- 13
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- 2022
- First episode
About WIDE Skies
Join us to explore wellbeing, inclusion, diversity and equity in the workplace and beyond. Martin York (Majoyo Consulting) and Debbie Watt (Bridgeborne Psychology) talk with guests about our differences and things we have in common, and share tips for taking care of yourself and those around you. Released on a fortnightly basis. More information including a link to captioned versions of episodes is available at: https://linktr.ee/wideskies
- Publisher
- Majoyo Ltd
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 5 Sept 2022
- Latest episode
- 26 Jan 2023
Latest episodes
13 episodes in the feed.
26 Jan 2023
S1-12: Wellbeing, and what makes you smile?
Most of us are familiar with the concept of wellbeing and we know self-care and personal growth are important as part of leading fulfilled lives. In this episode Martin and Debbie explore with guests about coaching and wellbeing as part of supporting oneself and others to achieve positive outcomes. Guests: Lauren Bailey-Rhodes, Beth McManus Links Transform Lives https://transform-lives.org Robertson Cooper https://www.robertsoncooper.com Action for Happiness calendars https://actionforhappiness.org/all-calendars “Choose Joy” by Sophie Cliff https://sophiecliff.com/my-book Bridgeborne Psychology https://www.bridgeborne.co.uk Be the Ripple (including Little Book of Kindness) http://www.betheripple.co.uk Opinions expressed by hosts do not claim to represent absolute facts, and may change at any time. Nothing expressed by hosts in this podcast represents professional advice. Production, graphics and music by Martin York for Majoyo Ltd. Transcribed using Otter.ai; cloud video background from vecteezy.com
12 Jan 2023
S1-11: Allies as superheroes
In this episode: What is an ally and why is it important in the workplace? Can allies be superheroes? In this episode Martin and Debbie talk with guests about what makes a good ally and what allyship can look like in practice. Guests: Beth McManus, Mark Overend Links “Don’t be an ally, be an accomplice” Willy Jackson https://forge.medium.com/dont-be-an-ally-be-an-accomplice-437869756ab5 “Educational leadership and the global majority: decolonising narratives” Rosemary Campbell-Stephens MBE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_8bnTiUGl0 https://www.waterstones.com/book/educational-leadership-and-the-global-majority/rosemary-m-campbell-stephens/9783030882815 #BAMEOver https://incarts.uk/%23bameover-the-statement Pushing against racism (skateboarding community) https://www.goodpush.org/antiracism Opinions expressed by hosts do not claim to represent absolute facts, and may change at any time. Nothing expressed by hosts in this podcast represents professional advice. This episode covers topics that may be perceived as emotive or triggering. If you are likely to be offended or impacted negatively by any of the topics discussed we suggest you refrain from listening. Production, graphics and music by Martin York for Majoyo Ltd. Transcribed using Otter.ai; cloud video background from vecteezy.com
29 Dec 2022
S1-10: Domestic abuse: the forgotten third?
Content warning: please be aware this episode explores the topic of domestic abuse, which some listeners may find distressing or triggering. WIDE Skies is created for adult audiences only. We hope you’ll join us whenever you’re feeling ready and able. In this episode: 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. In this episode Martin and Debbie talk with guests about being survivors of domestic abuse and explore how they have built on their experiences to help others. Guests: Bob Green OBE, Andrew Pain Links Bob Green OBE https://twitter.com/bobwgreen Andrew Pain https://twitter.com/andrewpain1974 https://www.andrewpain.co.uk The Mankind Initiative https://www.mankind.org.uk LGBT Foundation https://lgbt.foundation GALOP https://galop.org.uk Employers Initiative on Domestic Abuse https://www.eida.org.uk Opinions expressed by hosts do not claim to represent absolute facts, and may change at any time. Nothing expressed by hosts in this podcast represents professional advice. This episode covers topics that may be perceived as emotive or triggering. If you are likely to be offended or impacted negatively by any of the topics discussed we suggest you refrain from listening. Production, graphics and music by Martin York for Majoyo Ltd. Transcribed using Otter.ai; cloud video background from vecteezy.com
15 Dec 2022
S1-09: How do we avoid EDI being treated as a project?
In this episode: Martin and Debbie talk with guests about how Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) can be integrated into organisations and how to avoid the potential trap of treating it like a finite lifespan project. Guests: Anne-Marie Bainbridge, Melanie Woolfenden Links 30-day inclusion challenge https://www.30dayinclusionchallenge.com Deloitte inclusive leadership https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/topics/talent/six-signature-traits-of-inclusive-leadership.html Jack Monroe (Bootstrap Cook) https://cookingonabootstrap.com https://twitter.com/BootstrapCook https://www.instagram.com/jack_monroe Stella Young: I’m not your inspiration, thank you very much https://www.ted.com/talks/stella_young_i_m_not_your_inspiration_thank_you_very_much TED Talks https://www.ted.com/talks Opinions expressed by hosts do not claim to represent absolute facts, and may change at any time. Nothing expressed by hosts in this podcast represents professional advice. This episode covers topics that may be perceived as emotive or triggering. If you are likely to be offended or impacted negatively by any of the topics discussed we suggest you refrain from listening. Production, graphics and music by Martin York for Majoyo Ltd. Transcribed using Otter.ai; cloud video background from vecteezy.com
1 Dec 2022
S1-08: How do we become more disability-positive and counter ableism?
In this episode: Martin and Debbie talk with guests about current attitudes to disability, the emerging effects of long COVID and how we can be more supportive and better allies for disabled colleagues and loved ones. Guests: Dr Judith Grant, Nimerta Virdee Links: Workplace adjustment passports https://businessdisabilityforum.org.uk/knowledge-hub/resources/workplace-adjustment-passports https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-adjustment-passport Scope https://www.scope.org.uk Social model of disability https://www.scope.org.uk/about-us/social-model-of-disability Disability Confident Employer scheme https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk Opinions expressed by hosts do not claim to represent absolute facts, and may change at any time. Nothing expressed by hosts in this podcast represents professional advice. If you are likely to be offended or impacted negatively by any of the topics discussed we suggest you refrain from listening. Production, graphics and music by Martin York for Majoyo Ltd. Transcribed using Otter.ai; cloud video background from vecteezy.com
17 Nov 2022
WIDE Skies S1 07: Is the LGBT+ umbrella letting the rain in?
In this episode: Martin and Debbie talk with guests about sexual orientation, gender identity and the challenges some of us may experience because of who we are or who we love. Guests: Bob Green OBE, Melanie Woolfenden Links: BBC Newsround - what is the Progress Pride flag? https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/57607955 Wikipedia history of the rainbow flag https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_flag_(LGBT) Opinions expressed by hosts do not claim to represent absolute facts, and may change at any time. Nothing expressed by hosts in this podcast represents professional advice. This episode covers topics that may be perceived as emotive or triggering. If you are likely to be offended or impacted negatively by any of the topics discussed we suggest you refrain from listening. Production, graphics and music by Martin York for Majoyo Ltd. Transcribed using Otter.ai; cloud video background from vecteezy.com
3 Nov 2022
WIDE Skies S1 06: The prism of intersectionality
In this episode: Martin and Debbie talk with guests about the fact that humans are multi-dimensional, considerations for intersectionality in the workplace and how compounded types of inequity might occur. Guests: Anne-Marie Bainbridge, Bob Green OBE, Hilary Stephenson, Melanie Woolfenden Links: “Undivided” (Vicky Beeching) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35068562-undivided “The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice” (Shon Faye) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56155135-the-transgender-issue “Let’s Talk About Sex” (Emma Parnell) https://emmaparnell.medium.com/lets-talk-about-sex-6bb64c7e8f0c The Business Case For Diversity May Be Backfiring, A New Study Shows (forbes.com) https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2022/06/20/the-business-case-for-diversity-is-backfiring NHS Digital Service Manual – Content Style Guide https://service-manual.nhs.uk/content “Sex and/or gender — working together to get the question right” (Jane Reid, Lead User Researcher at Disclosure Scotland) https://blogs.gov.scot/digital/2018/07/05/sex-and-or-gender-working-together-to-get-the-question-right Opinions expressed by hosts do not claim to represent absolute facts, and may change at any time. Nothing expressed by hosts in this podcast represents professional advice. This episode covers topics that may be perceived as emotive or triggering. If you are likely to be offended or impacted negatively by any of the topics discussed we suggest you refrain from listening. Production, graphics and music by Martin York for Majoyo Ltd. Transcribed using Otter.ai; cloud video background from vecteezy.com
20 Oct 2022
WIDE Skies S1 05: How do we talk about taboo topics?
In this episode: Martin and Debbie talk with our guests about how we might navigate conversations about difficult, and sometimes taboo, topics. Guests: Chell da Silva Willis, Melanie Woolfenden Content warning: please be aware this episode explores the topics of bereavement, grief, gender transition and suicide which some listeners may find distressing or triggering. WIDE Skies is created for adult audiences only. We hope you’ll join us whenever you’re feeling ready and able. Links: Elephants and Empathy https://elephantsandempathy.org Megan Divine – Refuge in Grief https://refugeingrief.com Opinions expressed by hosts do not claim to represent absolute facts, and may change at any time. Nothing expressed by hosts in this podcast represents professional advice. This episode covers topics that may be perceived as emotive or triggering. If you are likely to be offended or impacted negatively by any of the topics discussed we suggest you refrain from listening. Production, graphics and music by Martin York for Majoyo Ltd. Transcribed using Otter.ai; cloud video background from vecteezy.com
6 Oct 2022
WIDE Skies S1 04: Why do we still find it difficult to talk honestly about racism in the UK?
In this episode: Martin and Debbie talk with our guests about what forms racism might take and the impact it has, and explore how one might be more anti-racist. Guests: Anne-Marie Bainbridge, Nimerta Virdee Links: Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race (Renni Eddo-Lodge) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33606119 Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire (Akala) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36352480-natives Maybe I Don't Belong Here: A Memoir of Race, Identity, Breakdown and Recovery (David Harewood) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56530526-maybe-i-don-t-belong-here Empireland (Sathnam Sanghera) https://www.waterstones.com/book/empireland/sathnam-sanghera/9780241445310 Free to Soar: Race & Wellbeing in Organisations (Pearn Kandola) https://pearnkandola.com/book/free-to-soar-race-wellbeing-in-organisations Small Axe (Steve McQueen): BBC iPlayer https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p08vxt33/small-axe India 1947 - Partition in Colour: All 4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/india-1947-partition-in-colour Opinions expressed by hosts do not claim to represent absolute facts, and may change at any time. Nothing expressed by hosts in this podcast represents professional advice. This episode covers topics that may be perceived as emotive or triggering. If you are likely to be offended or impacted negatively by any of the topics discussed we suggest you refrain from listening. Production, graphics and music by Martin York for Majoyo Ltd.
22 Sept 2022
WIDE Skies S1-03: The price and value of being kind
In this episode: Martin and Debbie talk with guests about the value to ourselves and to others in being kind, what happens when it doesn't go to plan, and whether there's a personal cost to being kind to others. Guests: Hannah Jepson, Beth Clare McManus, Andrew Pain Links: Dr Tim Lomas lexicon (https://www.drtimlomas.com/lexicography/cm4mi ) Kinder Leeds (https://kinderleeds.org ) Ogmios School of Zen Motoring (https://www.youtube.com/Ogmioszen) Rutger Bregman - Humankind: A Hopeful History (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52879286-humankind) Britta Teckentrup - Kindness Grows (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51834804-kindness-grows) Be the Ripple (http://www.betheripple.co.uk) (includes link to the Little Book of Kindness) Opinions expressed by hosts do not claim to represent absolute facts, and may change at any time. Nothing expressed by hosts in this podcast represents professional advice. This episode covers topics that may be perceived as emotive or triggering. If you are likely to be offended or impacted negatively by any of the topics discussed we suggest you refrain from listening. Production, graphics and music by Martin York for Majoyo Ltd.
8 Sept 2022
WIDE Skies S1-02 When you've met one person who is neurodivergent...
An exploration of neurodiversity. In this episode: Martin and Debbie talk with our guest about what being neurodivergent means, what it’s like as a parent to have your child diagnosed and what employers can do to support neurodiverse employees. Guest: Mark Overend Links: https://www.facebook.com/AutsimAcceptance (https://www.facebook.com/AutsimAcceptance) https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work (https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work) https://autismplus.co.uk (https://autismplus.co.uk/) https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk (https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/) https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk (https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/) https://dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk (https://dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/) https://www.sensorylanduk.com (https://www.sensorylanduk.com/) https://www.texthelp.com (https://www.texthelp.com/) Opinions expressed by hosts do not claim to represent absolute facts, and may change at any time. Nothing expressed by hosts in this podcast represents professional advice. This episode covers topics that may be perceived as emotive or triggering. If you are likely to be offended or impacted negatively by any of the topics discussed we suggest you refrain from listening. Production, graphics and music by Martin York for Majoyo Ltd.
8 Sept 2022
WIDE Skies S1-01: introduction and the intersection of Wellbeing and EDI
In this episode: Martin and Debbie talk about how they first met, People Libraries, and a story about overcoming a mental health challenge. Debbie also offers listeners a self-care tip. Opinions expressed by hosts do not claim to represent absolute facts, and may change at any time. Nothing expressed by hosts in this podcast represents professional advice. This episode covers topics that may be perceived as emotive or triggering. If you are likely to be offended or impacted negatively by any of the topics discussed we suggest you refrain from listening. Production, graphics and music by Martin York for Majoyo Ltd.
5 Sept 2022
WIDE Skies S1 trailer
Introductory trailer to season 1 of WIDE Skies, a podcast about wellbeing, inclusion, diversity and equality as told through lived experiences and stories from a range of guests. Hosted by Martin York (Majoyo Consulting) and Debbie Watt (Bridgeborne Psychology).
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