Archive - Trying with Emma Barnett

Trying...to 'holiday' with chronic pain

A word on "getting a break"

Dec 28, 2024 •

1:08

🎵On The Second Day of Christmas

The writing advice Emma Barnett gave to me

Published on White Ink with Anna Wharton • Dec 27, 2024

Trying to…sip selfhood

What would you go and do if somebody suddenly interrupted your working day and said: “Go.

Dec 13, 2024 •

Trying...to fathom how science still isn't ready for the IVF pioneer

Science still couldn't help Jean Purdy - the woman with endometriosis who pioneered IVF with two male colleagues in a cold Oldham hospital - more than…

Dec 4, 2024 •

3:14

November 2024

October 2024

Trying….to sit on Marina Abramović’s knee

Just over a year ago something happened in an interview that had never happened before.

Oct 26, 2024 •

Trying...to interview Kate Bush (and not gasp)

How could I not specifically share this exclusive with you?

Oct 25, 2024 •

Trying...to write while things are going wrong

A couple of weeks ago I interviewed the actor, writer and comedian Miranda Hart.

Oct 19, 2024 •

Trying...to apply for a baby loss certificate

This week all those in England who have ever lost a baby before 24 weeks can now apply for a baby loss certificate.

Oct 12, 2024 •

September 2024

Trying...to reframe

Why are we seeing what we are seeing? Who polices the borders of what we are told to value?

Sep 14, 2024 •

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