Speak On Podcast

Yolanda speaks with Ben Butler, a Childcare Paralegal and newly graduated Barrister about why the surrogacy laws here in the UK have a lot of room for improvement.

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Yolanda speaks with Sarah Jones, a board member at SurrogacyUK who has been a surrogate five times! They speak on what it's actually like to be a surrogate, the misconceptions and why the laws around surrogacy have a lot of room for improvement. 

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Yolanda speaks with clinical psychologist Dr Haben Ghezai and trainee clinical psychologist Candice Williams about what makes a psychologist, the issues with TV psychologists and if therapy is for everyone.

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TW: Domestic abuse, mental health. Yolanda speaks with the Worlds 3rd Strongest Woman, the incredible Sam Tayloe. Sam is also a domestic violence survivor and advocates against DV. For this episode, Yolanda and Sam talk about how domestic abuse exists within LGBTQ+ relationships too and how this doesn't get discussed enough. 

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TW: Abuse, suicide, mental health. Yolanda speaks with Maisha Sumah, a domestic violence survivor and award-winning public speaker who advocates against domestic abuse. We had some recording issues with this episode, but do not be put off. Maisha's story is harrowing but very important. 

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Yolanda speaks with Paxton Smith a reproductive rights activist, speaker, and musician from Texas, USA. Paxton went viral when she decided to use her valedictorian speech at the University of Texas, to speak against Texas’ SB8 bill. Together they talk about what on earth is actually going on in Texas right now and how the Heartbeat Act is affecting women.

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Yolanda speaks with Dafina Malovska who after surviving Stage 2 womb cancer has become a campaigner on a mission to improve women's health in the UK. This is her enlightening story. 

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Yolanda speaks with finance journalist Kalpana Fitzpatrick about how to be a smart spender, what a pension is, how to get a good credit score and the importance of setting good examples for children. For the sake of our mention health, speaking about money should not be a taboo topic. ___________________

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Yolanda speaks with Benash Nazmeen a Specialist Cultural Liaison Midwife, working towards addressing health inequalities within maternity services. Benash is also the Co-Chair of Birthrights, the only UK organisation dedicated to improving women and birthing peoples experience of pregnancy and childbirth by promoting respect for human rights. Together, they talk about how to reduce harm and promote compassion understanding in maternal healthcare.

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Yolanda speaks with Trainee Clinical Psychologist Candice Williams about the inequalities in maternal health for black women and birthing people. We're keen to help spread the word about her Doctoral Research into perinatal inequalities for black mothers in the UK. To find out more and to contribute, take a listen to the episode and then contact Candice via her Twitter or Instagram below. 

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Yolanda speaks with Danny Price, a content creator and social commentator, about debates, listening and cancel culture. You may recognise Danny's voice from our previous pod on conspiracy theories! As always with Danny, expect strong language. 

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TW: Suicide, mental health. Yolanda speaks with Josselin Grossi, a telephone volunteer at the Samaritans’ Croydon Branch to discuss her experience working as a volunteer. Samaritans is a registered charity that provides emotional support to anyone in times of emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout Great Britain and Ireland.

Samaritans is a free, 24-hour service. you can call them any time on 116 123. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, the quickest way to get help is to call an ambulance on 999. 

The Samaritans website is an incredible resource full of mental health tips, explainer videos and support for those supporting others. We recommend reading their articles to get a better understanding of the health crisis the UK is facing right now.

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We're back for another season! This time, our theme is 'Shit You Should Care About'. For this first episode, Yolanda speaks with environmental researcher at the University College London, climate change comedian, podcaster and author of the book 'Hot Mess: What on earth can we do about climate change?', Dr Matt Winning. We highly recommend Matt's TEDx talk! Together, Yolanda and Matt explore how the climate crisis is a people problem, rather than a planet problem.

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Yolanda speaks with Sarah Graham, health journalist and Founder of the blog 'Hysterical Women'  about the gender bias in medicine and health.

In this special bonus episode, Yolanda speaks with filmmaker Maxine Trump about her incredible film, ‘To Kid or Not To Kid’. Maxine gives away as much as she can without sharing any spoilers! Watch the film here: https://www.tokidornottokid.com/

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Yolanda speaks to Alessia Cesana and Maxine Page, two journalists who discuss their decision to live child-free.

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Yolanda speaks to author, comedian and podcaster Samantha Baines about what it really means to be a womxn in 2021.

Make sure you check out Samantha’s podcast, The Divorce Club: https://spoti.fi/3vPAoJg

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Yolanda speaks to writer and TikToker Emily Haswell about age gaps in relationships, exactly why men date teens and why it’s not ok.

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Yolanda speaks to public speaker and content creator Ceecee Jacobsen about her experience as the first trans person in her entire country.

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Yolanda speaks to writer and performer Tabby Lamb about gender identity, being non-binary in 2021 and so much more. Dig in!

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Yolanda speaks to the incredible advocate for the rare condition MRKH, Vic Lane. 1 in 5000 women have MRKH, a diagnosis which not even all doctors know about.

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Yolanda speaks to Amy Thomson, CEO and Founder of The Moody Month app and now the author of ‘Moody: A 21st Century Hormone Guide’ about all things hormones, mood swings and wellbeing. Despite the title, this podcast is definitely not just for women!

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Yolanda speaks to comedian and writer Ta’Vi plus model and makeup artist Grace Gray about why the term #NotAllMen has no place in 2021 - in fact ever!

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Yolanda speaks to Gillian Myhill, co-founder of a new and game-changing dating app called BARE. Together they discuss the impact the pandemic has had on online dating and predict what dating will look like post-lockdown.

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Yolanda speaks to Poppy Scarlett, proud wanker, pleasure educator and founder of sex toy boutque, Self & More. This episode is all about normalising masturbation and the health benefits to having some alone time!

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Yolanda speaks to podcaster and musician Jamie Finch about something that no one (except Jamie!) talks about - sex addiction. Add Jamie’s podcast Let’s Talk About Sex Jamie to your list, we highly recommend it.

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Yolanda speaks with psychologist and writer Wendy Gregory who specialises in narcissist personality disorder. They talk about NPD as a whole plus what it’s like to date someone with the disorder.

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Yolanda speaks with Honey and Maria from the podcast 'Sextras' about all things sex education, RSE lessons and Zoella being booted off the curriculum.

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Yolanda speaks to writer and educator Janet W. Hardy about polyamory and open relationships. Make sure to add Janet’s book The Ethical Slut to your list!

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Yolanda speaks to former adult film actor and sex work activist Rachel Brownstein about changing the stigmas and evolving the conversation around sex work.

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Yolanda speaks to author Eleanor Wood about how to survive a hideous breakup. If you like this podcast, you’ll love Eleanor’s book ‘Staunch’.

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Yolanda speaks to actor, writer and teacher Rich Watkins about his personal journey of living with HIV.

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Yolanda speaks to adult film actor and producer, intimacy coordinator and advocate for the Free Speech Coalition, Lotus Lain. Yolanda asks what it’s like to be a sex worker on Instagram right now, if Lotus has seen a shift in the porn industry since #MeToo and so much more.

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Yolanda calls on her friends Pamela Drameh and Danni O’Halloran for an open and honest chat about the stereotypes of promiscuity, the truth about slut-shaming and beyond.

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Yolanda speaks to Dr Brad Sagarin, a professor of psychology at Northern Illinois University and the head of the Science of BDSM Research Team, about the science and psychology behind BDSM.

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Yolanda speaks to love coach and psychosexual therapist Cate Mackenzie about dating, finding love and what it takes to maintain relationships in 2021.

Cate runs a workshop on bridging which can be accessed here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/catemackenzie/435529

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We've wrapped up this series of the podcast but we're looking forward to sharing more episodes with you in 2021. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Yolanda and the Speak On team. 

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Yolanda speaks to journalist and podcaster Jackie Adedeji AKA Jackie Big Tits. Yolanda asked Jackie about her relationship with social media and if it is ruining our lives.

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Yolanda speaks to broadcaster, well-being expert and founder of The Sober Club Janey Lee Grace about the health benefits of cutting back on alcohol.

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Yolanda speaks to founder of Centred Mums Grace Lillywhite about the importance of pelvic floor health and the common misconceptions.

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Yolanda speaks to musician Frank Turner about what it’s like to be a successful touring musician in 2020, if the music industry has changed in recent years regarding mental health stigmas and the impact social media has on Frank’s career and mindset. This episode is part one of a four-week run of specialised content to help break down the stigma of talking openly about men’s mental health. If you need help with any of the themes covered please see the resources below:

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Yolanda speaks to actor, writer and director Gabriel Bisset-Smith about the truth of toxic masculinity, how it affects all members of society and its link to negative mental health. This episode is part one of a four-week run of specialised content to help break down the stigma of talking openly about men’s mental health  If you need help with any of the themes covered please see the resources below:

CALM

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Yolanda speaks to podcaster and UX designer Eeds McKenzie about his personal journey with therapy and how to offer a safe and authentic space which allows people to open up. This episode is part one of a four-week run of specialised content to help break down the stigma of talking openly about men’s mental health.  If you need help with any of the themes covered please see the resources below:

CALM

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Yolanda speaks to DJ, Producer and educator Nomine AKA Outrage about living day to day with chronic anxiety. This episode is part one of a four-week run of specialised content to help break down the stigma of talking openly about men’s mental health.  If you need help with any of the themes covered please see the resources below:

CALM

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Yolanda invites her friend Pamela Drameh back on the podcast to talk dating, body neutrality and how to maintain positive body image in 2020.

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Yolanda speaks with the campaigner and creator of Cheer Up Luv Eliza Hatch, to talk all things sexual harassment since lockdown, regulations and COVID-19.

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Yolanda speaks with content creator Kash Whiteley about her experience with using the platform no one seems to know much about - OnlyFans.

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Yolanda speaks with singer/songwriter and human rights activist Andrea Di Giovanni about gender fluidity, pronouns and his musical identity.

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Yolanda speaks with senior lecturer at Northumbria University Daniel Jolley alongside entrepreneur and social commentator Danny Price about the psychology of conspiracy theories. And the iconic Chrissy Teigen theory, of course.

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Yolanda speaks with film producer Pamela Drameh about the difference between diversity and inclusion within film and TV, the Oscars announcing new representation categories and so much more.

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Yolanda speaks with nutritionist, cancer specialist and entrepreneur Toral Shah about the racial disparities in health.

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Yolanda speaks with award-winning journalist and ‘Barack Obama's favourite Brummie’ Steve Zacharanda about the upcoming US presidential election.

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Yolanda speaks to the inspiring beam of light that is Malia Ellis who speaks honestly about her journey with epidermal nevus syndrome and scoliosis. 

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Yolanda speaks to ice cream scientist Dr Maya Warren about inspiring a new generation of young, Black scientists. Plus Maya explains how she is using ice cream for social change.

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Yolanda speaks to blogger and midsize activist Jess Bacon about the body positivity movement, why we should banish BMI and the toxicity of Bridget Jones.

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Yolanda speaks to clinical psychologist Dr Yvette Arthur about angry Black women and racial trauma.

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Yolanda speaks to Helen Clark, spa trainer for Lush Oxford Street, about finding your happy place in your mind and home.

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Yolanda speaks to sextrepeneur Patricia Cervantes Santana, co-founder of the sex toy company Vibio about how to be better in bed.

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Yolanda speaks to blogger and entrepreneur Vix Meldrew and discussing their thoughts on how relevant influencers will be once the world comes out of the other side of the pandemic.

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Yolanda speaks to by Professor Nandini Chatterjee and Professor Richard Toye from the University of Exeter, where they teach, Empire: The Controversies of British Imperialism.

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Yolanda speaks to bra-whisperer and mood-boosting queen Katie Weir about how to feel better in one of the craziest years ever. ___________________ 

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Yolanda speaks to career coach Natasha Bjoerndal about what to do if you’ve lost your livelihood to Coronavirus or you want to change your career. ___________________

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Yolanda speaks to Alexis Caught and Jessica Gallier about the state of men’s mental health and how we can better support the men in our lives.

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The Speak On panel discuss cancel culture.

They talk about who they’ve cancelled and why and which rogue celebs made their eyes roll.

Featuring special guest Seyi Newell, the panel touch on if it works and has #Cancelled gone too far?

Who have you cancelled and why?

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The Speak On panel revisit their discussion on #MeToo with special guest Seyi Newell from Rosa UK, the charitable fund set up to support initiatives that benefit women and girls in the UK. They explore the impact on women and what’s next for the movement.

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With so many body positive messages in the media, do we love ourselves more than we did before?

The Speak On panel and special guests comedian Samantha Baines and Actress Raychel Addo, explore whether we are in a worse position because of the pressure of social media to be so damn perfect.

Do you think have a healthier body image these days?

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We are increasingly spending more time on our social media. Because of this, people are asking ‘Is social media a good or bad thing?’, ‘Does it impact society positively?’ and ‘Is it bad for your mental health?’.

Social media influences how we interact with our friends, our family. We watch loads of video content via YouTube, Instagram, etc., and we’re also finding partners on dating apps such as Tinder and Bumble. As a result, do you feel that social media is feeding our misconceptions of who we are and how our audiences perceive us? Do people create experiences just so they can share them on their social media? Is there pressure to portray that you’re living a perfect life?

The Speak On panel discuss social media and the influence it has on the way we share information.

When a hot topic appears on your Facebook timeline or Twitter newsfeed, do you think before liking and reposting?

With so much misinformation and ‘fake news’ coming onto our screens, we’re asking ‘are people too quick to react to and share content before doing a bit of research first?’.

Do you take the opportunity to look into content before liking and reposting?

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The Speak On panel discusses #MeToo, including their own moments and the impact the movement has had globally.

The viral campaign created a global watershed moment when it first exploded onto social media in 2017. Victims of sexual abuse and inappropriate behaviour have come out in their thousands on Twitter and other social media using the hashtag to talk openly about their experiences and raise awareness of this issue.

From unsolicited comments and catcalling through to serious assault, the panel asks what can be done to solve this ongoing and widespread problem.

The panel also explores when the allegations have been met with comments that could be called 'victim blaming'. These statements (some from high-profile women) suggest that those who have experienced sexual assault can themselves be at fault, echoing the shocking 'asking for it' sentiment.

So, as women, do we have a responsibility for our own safety? Does the style of clothes we choose to wear, or the drinking of alcohol determine if we are victims or not?

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Social media is a great way to connect and share interests as well as express ideas. But we’ve all seen inappropriate and offensive status updates and posts across our social media channels. Whether it’s people you know or anonymous internet trolls and cyber bullies, do you call the posters out?

The Speak On panel explore everything from mean tweets and Facebook trolls through to #NoFilter on Instagram, questioning if we should pull someone up on their prejudice posts and mean messages.

Do you challenge people when they say nasty and offensive things online?  Do you think Instagram filters are a form of catfishing or just creative fun?

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