Explore every episode of the podcast The Aid Worker Memoir
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processing the loss of the humanitarian assistance sector | 23 Nov 2025 | 00:35:03 | |
Episode Number: E02 Release Date: Nov. 23, 2025 Guest Name: Adam Riddell Episode Summary In this episode I speak with a former colleague, Adam Riddell, about how aid practitioners are processing the loss and changes in our sector since January 2025. What works, what doesn’t, what gets in the way of the job search and why doom scrolling LinkedIn can be unhealthy at this time.
Resources mentioned in this episode The Handel Group coaching: https://www.handelgroup.com Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change by William Bridges The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter by Michael D. Watkins Call to action: Call your favorite aid worker today and check in on them! Or, if you need support, reach out. This is a community in mourning and there are a lot of empathetic ears ready to listen right now. Contact info Listen, rate, and subscribe! Substack: The Aid Worker Memoir Email: aidworkermemoir@gmail.com | |||
| Academic Background of Aid workers (and a tangent on Evaluation and Research) | 26 Oct 2025 | 00:26:32 | |
I am joined in this inaugural episode by a former colleague, Jeanne Crump. We compare are education trajectories in this field, what benefited us the most, and we take a tangent into a discussion on the value of evaluation and research in this aid field. Jeanne also shares with me her career highlight. | |||