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Speak On Podcast

Speak On Podcast

By Yolanda Copes-Stepney

Speak On explores topical issues, culture, society and wellbeing through interviews, conversation and panel discussions. Presented by Yolanda Copes-Stepney.
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Speak On PodcastDec 23, 2020

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Speak On: MINI POD! Surrogacy Laws Here in The UK Ft. Ben Butler
Mar 11, 202218:28
Speak On: Surrogacy and Surrogacy Laws Ft. Sarah Jones
Mar 09, 202248:42
Speak On: Is Therapy a Scam? When Is a Psychologist Not a Psychologist? Ft. Haben Ghezai and Candice Williams
Mar 02, 202248:25
Speak On: It Happens In Gay Relationships Too: Domestic Violence in LGBTQ+ Communities Ft. Sam Taylor
Feb 23, 202241:53
Speak On: The Truth About Domestic Violence Ft Maisha Sumah
Feb 16, 202247:02
Speak On: Texas, What Is Your Problem Hun? Abortion Rights and The Heartbeat Act Ft Paxton Smith
Feb 09, 202236:08
Speak On: Every Woman Should Listen To This: A Yearly Checkup Could Save Your Life
Feb 02, 202231:60
Speak On: How to Overhaul Your Personal Finances Ft. Kalpana Fitzpatrick
Jan 26, 202250:48
Speak On: How Maternity Care Is Killing Black and Brown People and How We Can Stop It Ft. Benash Nazmeen
Jan 19, 202246:05
Speak On: Making Maternity Safer For Black Women Ft. Candice Williams
Jan 12, 202236:49
Speak On: Is Debate Ruining The World? Ft. Danny Price
Dec 29, 202101:00:25
Speak On: How Samaritans Save Lives Ft. Volunteer Listener Josselin Grossi
Dec 15, 202136:04
Speak On: Climate Change: How Do We Actually Stop The Planet Wiping Us Out Ft. Dr. Matt Winning
Dec 08, 202152:36
Speak On: Gender Bias in Medicine Ft. Sarah Graham

Speak On: Gender Bias in Medicine Ft. Sarah Graham

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

Make sure to check out her incredible (trans inclusive) blog, Hysterical Women here: https://hystericalwomen.co.uk/

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Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing.

Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.

Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn

Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/

Guest: Sarah Graham: https://twitter.com/SarahGraham7

Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver

Jul 07, 202143:52
Speak On: BONUS EPISODE: To Kid or Not To Kid Ft. Maxine Trump
Jul 02, 202149:32
Speak On: It's Ok to Not Want Children Ft. Maxine Page and Alessia Cesana
Jun 30, 202149:32
Speak On: How To Be a Woman Ft. Samantha Baines
Jun 23, 202149:42
Men's Health Week: The Pressure To Be Buff & Toxic Masculinity

Men's Health Week: The Pressure To Be Buff & Toxic Masculinity

This week we revisit our online event series ‘We Need To Talk About Mental Health’ which we hosted back in November. For Men’s Health Week, we’ve picked our favourite bits from two of the talks that covered all things body image, the concept of masculinity, mental health, men’s wellness and so much more. If you like what you hear, these talks in full plus the rest of this event series is available for free over on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/35sHmZH

Thanks so much to our incredible guest. Full line up:

‘The Pressure to Be Buff' - Dr Russell Delderfield and Laurence Fountain

'Are You Man Enough? The Crisis Of Masculinity' hosted by Danny Price, featuring Alexis Caught, Ash Bhardwaj and Nathaniel Pamah.

Jun 16, 202101:16:55
Speak On: Adults Dating Teenagers is Gross Ft. Emily Haswell
Jun 09, 202158:58
Speak On: There Is No Transgender Agenda Ft. Ceecee Jacobsen
Jun 02, 202149:41
Speak On: Gender Is a Social Construct: Understanding Gender Identity Ft. Tabby Lamb
May 26, 202152:52
Speak On: I Was Born Without A Womb Ft. Vics Lane
May 19, 202157:33
Speak On: Women Are Crazy: The Truth About Hormones Ft. Amy Thomson
May 12, 202152:35
Speak On: The Problem with Not All Men Ft. Grace Gray and Ta'Vi
May 05, 202101:04:16
Speak On: Has The Pandemic Rewritten The Rules of Dating? Ft. Gillian Myhill
Mar 31, 202142:35
Speak On: Wanking: The Ultimate Act of Self-Care Ft. Poppy Scarlett
Mar 24, 202138:20
Speak On: Is Sex Addiction Real? Ft. Jamie Finch
Mar 17, 202150:54
Speak On: The Reality of Dating A Narcissist Ft. Wendy Gregory
Mar 10, 202157:18
Speak On: The Disaster That Is Sex Education Ft. Sextras Podcast
Mar 03, 202101:08:53
Speak On: All You Need Is Loves: Open Relationships & Polyamory Ft. Janet W. Hardy
Feb 24, 202154:23
Speak On: Sex Work Is Work Ft. Rachel Brownstein
Feb 17, 202101:00:21
Speak On: How to Survive a Hideous Breakup Ft. Eleanor Wood
Feb 10, 202147:13
Speak On: I Have HIV Ft. Rich Watkins
Feb 03, 202152:55
Speak On: Sex On Film Ft. Lotus Lain
Jan 27, 202101:00:27
Speak On: What’s Your Number? The Stereotypes of Promiscuity Ft. Pamela Drameh and Danni O'Halloran
Jan 20, 202101:06:02
Speak On: BDSM: The Science of Pleasure and Pain Ft. Dr Brad Sagarin
Jan 13, 202144:31
Speak On: Modern Love: The Reality of Relationships Ft. Cate Mackenzie
Jan 06, 202156:09
Merry Christmas!
Dec 23, 202000:09
Speak On: Is Social Media Ruining Our Lives? Ft. Jackie Adedeji
Dec 16, 202001:02:53
Speak On: Sobriety Is The Spice of Life Ft. Janey Lee Grace
Dec 09, 202048:56
Speak On: How To Look After That WAP: Pelvic Floor Health Ft. Grace Lillywhite
Dec 02, 202050:42
Men’s Mental Health: Mental Health and The Music Industry Ft. Frank Turner
Nov 25, 202045:42
Men’s Mental Health: Toxic Masculinity Is Not An Attack On Men Ft. Gabriel Bisset-Smith
Nov 18, 202001:06:17
Men’s Mental Health: But How Are You Really? Offering A Safe Space To Talk About Mental Health Ft. Eeds Mckenzie

Men’s Mental Health: But How Are You Really? Offering A Safe Space To Talk About Mental Health Ft. Eeds Mckenzie

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

Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (Everyday, 5pm-midnight)

Live web chat also available (Everyday, 5pm-midnight)

Website: www.thecalmzone.net

Mind

Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Shout 85258

Text 'SHOUT' to 85258

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Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing.

Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.

Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn

Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics

Guest: Eeds McKenzie https://twitter.com/Eedsmckenzie

Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver

Nov 11, 202052:10
Men’s Mental Health Special: Chronic Anxiety Is My Superpower Ft. Nomine

Men’s Mental Health Special: Chronic Anxiety Is My Superpower Ft. Nomine

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

Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (Everyday, 5pm-midnight)

Live web chat also available (Everyday, 5pm-midnight)

Website: www.thecalmzone.net

Mind

Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Shout 85258

Text 'SHOUT' to 85258

___________________

Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing.

Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.

Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOn

Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics

Guest: Nomine https://www.instagram.com/nomine_sound/

Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver

Nov 04, 202053:46
Speak On: The Fun And Games of Dating Whilst Plus Size Ft. Pamela Drameh
Oct 28, 202047:53
Speak On: Do Masks Stop Sexual Harassment? Ft. Eliza Hatch
Oct 21, 202053:43
Speak On: Here’s What You Need to Know About OnlyFans Ft. Kash Whiteley
Oct 14, 202047:29
Speak On: Tearing Down Society's Construct of Gender Benefits Everyone Ft. Andrea Di Giovanni
Oct 07, 202001:11:50
Speak On: I Have a Theory: The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories Ft. Danny Price and Daniel Jolley
Sep 30, 202001:06:08