Do you ever find yourself saying 'YIKES' about things happening in the world? Climate Change, Human Rights and the messiness of everything going on at the moment can be really overwhelming BUT we want to provide a space to chat about these things and find hope in the midst of it all. Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/theyikespodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/mikaelaloach https://www.instagram.com/treesnpeace https://www.instagram.com/finlaymowat Get bonus content on Patreon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Last ep of season 2, wohoo! We define gatekeeping, and explore this very nuanced topic of accountability, power hoarding, and scarcity mindsets.
Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.
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In this ep, we dive deeper into the definition and meaning of climate justice, how we relate to it, and what we hope of the climate justice movement going forward
Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat.
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The last few days have been a lot. This episode is just us reacting to the result so far, discussing where we go from here and why organising is completely essential. CW: lots of swears, lots of frustration, a bit of hope in there too.
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In this ep., we talk to Jess Mally (@jessmally) about people power, history, tools of civil resistance, mental health in the Black community, and the white gaze.
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Mikaela chats with Leah Thomas (@greengirlleah founder of @intersectionalenvironmentalist) and Marie Beecham (@mariebeech) to follow up on the Black Lives Matter is More Than A Trend episode. They talk about the struggles that come with having a large platform, the need to acknowledge t... Read More
This week, Jo and Mikaela discuss white saviourism through the examples of film, media and environmentalism. We also discuss the “Good White Person” and what this means in the pursuit for collective climate and social justice.
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Mikaela and Jo talk about the health impacts of the climate crisis, why this important and why it can be seen as the "greatest opportunity for global health". They connect this to other issues around activism, antiracism and change-making. Mikaela also talks about her own experience of ... Read More
This week on episode 2 of our new season, we discuss how the media shapes our world views, with the example of copaganda and the UK media’s monopoly. We also speak about the display of crisis, it’s normalisation and how current times exposed the lies of “this couldn’t happen to us”
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SEASON 2!! After a wee break, the YIKES pod is back! In this ep., Mik and Jo chat about relationships, antiracism, letting things slide vs survival skills and holding others accountable. We are so excited to be back with a new season - hope you all enjoy Season 2!
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Welcome to the last episode of Season 1 of The YIKES Podcast!
We spoke to the incredible Hassan Akkad, a documentary and film maker, using storytelling as humanising individuals and educating for social change. He shares his insights around refugee mental health, hostile environment po... Read More
Today we are talking to the wonderful Kenny Ethan Jones. Kenny is a model and activist who advocates for trans rights and inclusivity around periods. He shares his experience in using IG as an education, joy, and resistance tool. We laughed we cried, we had all the feel. Enjoy!
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Jo and Mikaela talk about the importance calling each other out, why this is essential to antiracism work, the "angry black woman" stereotype, systems change and futurism.
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In this episode we talk to the wonderful Wawa Gatheru. Wawa is a writer, environmental justice activist and Rhodes scholar, based in the US. We spoke to Wawa about gatekeeping in academia, white supremacy in the climate and evironmental movement, the need for anti-racism and much more. ... Read More
Mikaela talks to Leah Thomas (@greengirlleah) and Marie Beecham (@wastefreemarie) about how the huge influx of followers following the #BlackLivesMatter movement finally being given the attention it deserves feels being black women in the environmentalism space on instagram. We talk abo... Read More
Cw: racism & white supremacy
Today we are chatting about toxic positivity and how a culture of "good vibes only" is build on privilege and upholding white supremacy.
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Cw: racism & white supremacy
Today we are chatting about toxic positivity and how a culture of "good vibes only" is built on privilege and upholds white supremacy. We also chat about antiracism and how to do allyship. (we recorded this before the murders of Breanna Taylor, George Flo... Read More
Welcome back to The YIKES Podcast! Sorry for the little break we had to go on, but we've managed to remotely record a brand new episode with the amazing Aja Barber. We cover topics such as fast fashion, cultural appropriation and how the Coronavirus pandemic could play a part in potenti... Read More
In this episode we talk about the rise of eco fascism on social media during this COVID-19 outbreak. We introduce what eco fascism is, how to spot it and why it's such an issue.
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In this episode of The YIKES Podcast we have our first ever guest, Ellie Shimmin! We discuss the current situation regarding the refugees in Greece/Turkey and the amazing work Ellie has done by helping refugees in the Greek islands.
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Welcome back to The YIKES Podcast! In this episode we discuss the overwhelming, but hopeful topic of community and the possibility of system change. Get bonus content on Patreon!
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Welcome to our first episode!! Woo!! We introduce ourselves, how we met, have a chat about our journey into climate activism and our vision for this podcast (and a few things which make us YIKES). Cw: we chat about eco-fascism (big yikes!)
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