About this episode
?? Wild Card - Whose Shoes? Podcast ??? Episode 63: Celebrating 10 Years of #MatExp! ?Join us for a festive and heartfelt episode as we celebrate a decade of the groundbreaking #MatExp campaign, born from the Whose Shoes? co-production movement! This special Christmas edition revisits the vibrant energy of our 10-year anniversary event held on October 17th, 2024, blending highlights from the session with moving testimonials, joyful moments, and powerful reflections.??? Why listen?The Evidence Base: Hear live testimonials and stories that showcase the real impact #MatExp has had on maternity care, as shared by parents, healthcare professionals, and changemakers during the celebration.Moments to Remember: From lithotomy challenges and Mexican waves to the iconic #MatExp the Musical, we relive the creativity, courage, and co-production that have defined this journey.Hope for the Future: Reflect on the challenges facing maternity services today and the enduring hope for change, inspired by our community's dedication and innovation.Interactive Fun: Experience the joy of reconnection through breakout room anecdotes, graphic visuals, musical interludes - and even a live rap!? Special shoutouts to the incredible #MatExp community who’ve co-created resources, challenged traditional hierachies, and sparked “lemon lightbulb moments” that continue to improve maternity experiences worldwide.? Whether you’re a Whose Shoes “addict” or discovering us for the first time, this episode is an inspiring celebration of what’s been achieved—and what’s still to come. Together, let’s keep the #MatExp banner flying high!? Listen now and feel the festive spirit of co-production in action! ?Links to some resources mentioned in the podcast:? Celebrating 10 Years of #MatExp - highly visual. Watch on Youtube!? Whose Shoes comes to Brighton - song and dance and CAKE!? The Robin Hood midwives in Sherwood Forest? #FabObs Flo's TED talk? Nottingham Whose Shoes event? The new neonatal unit being built at Alder Hey? Jo Minford and Mary Salama #IntentionalCoffee? Young parents - Birmingham Families - Whose Shoes event?
