Speak On Podcast
By Yolanda Copes-Stepney
Speak On PodcastSep 09, 2020
Speak On: MINI POD! Surrogacy Laws Here in The UK Ft. Ben Butler
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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Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Ben Butler
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte
Speak On: Surrogacy and Surrogacy Laws Ft. Sarah Jones
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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Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Sarah Jones: https://www.instagram.com/sarahjsuk/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte
Speak On: Is Therapy a Scam? When Is a Psychologist Not a Psychologist? Ft. Haben Ghezai and Candice Williams
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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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Haben: https://www.instagram.com/drhaben_ghezai/?hl=en Candice: https://twitter.com/Cand_45
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte
Speak On: It Happens In Gay Relationships Too: Domestic Violence in LGBTQ+ Communities Ft. Sam Taylor
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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Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Sam Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/sam_taylor_welsh_strongwoman/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte
Speak On: The Truth About Domestic Violence Ft Maisha Sumah
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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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.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Maisha Sumah: https://www.instagram.com/maishasumah__/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte
Speak On: Texas, What Is Your Problem Hun? Abortion Rights and The Heartbeat Act Ft Paxton Smith
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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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.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Paxton Smith: https://www.instagram.com/paxtonasmith/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte
Speak On: Every Woman Should Listen To This: A Yearly Checkup Could Save Your Life
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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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Dafina Malovska: https://www.instagram.com/checkmeupuk/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte
Speak On: How to Overhaul Your Personal Finances Ft. Kalpana Fitzpatrick
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. ___________________
Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Kalpana Fitzpatrick: https://www.instagram.com/kalpanafitz/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte
Speak On: How Maternity Care Is Killing Black and Brown People and How We Can Stop It Ft. Benash Nazmeen
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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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.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Benash Nazmeen | https://twitter.com/birthrightsorg | https://www.instagram.com/birthrightsorg/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte
Speak On: Making Maternity Safer For Black Women Ft. Candice Williams
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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Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Candice Williams | https://www.instagram.com/dclinperinatal_research/ | @DClin_Perinatal
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte
Speak On: Is Debate Ruining The World? Ft. Danny Price
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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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Danny Price | https://www.instagram.com/dannyfuckingprice/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte
Speak On: How Samaritans Save Lives Ft. Volunteer Listener Josselin Grossi
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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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest:Samaritans | www.instagram.com/samaritanscharity
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte
Speak On: Climate Change: How Do We Actually Stop The Planet Wiping Us Out Ft. Dr. Matt Winning
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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Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/
Guest: Matt Winning: https://www.instagram.com/mattywin85/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Production Assistants: Paige Walters & Sian Monforte
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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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
Speak On: BONUS EPISODE: To Kid or Not To Kid Ft. Maxine Trump
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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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/
Guest: Maxine Trump: https://www.instagram.com/maxinetrump_childfreedirector/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: It's Ok to Not Want Children Ft. Maxine Page and Alessia Cesana
Yolanda speaks to Alessia Cesana and Maxine Page, two journalists who discuss their decision to live child-free.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/
Guest: Alessia Cesana and Maxine Page: https://twitter.com/maxinepage
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: How To Be a Woman Ft. Samantha Baines
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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Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/
Guest: Samantha Baines: https://www.instagram.com/samanthabaines/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
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.
Speak On: Adults Dating Teenagers is Gross Ft. Emily Haswell
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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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/
Guest: Emily Haswell: https://www.tiktok.com/@emilyisunemployed
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: There Is No Transgender Agenda Ft. Ceecee Jacobsen
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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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/
Guest: Ceecee Jacobsen https://www.instagram.com/ceeceejacobsen/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: Gender Is a Social Construct: Understanding Gender Identity Ft. Tabby Lamb
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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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/
Guest: Tabby Lamb https://twitter.com/TheTabbyLamb
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: I Was Born Without A Womb Ft. Vics Lane
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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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/
Guest: Vics Lane https://www.instagram.com/vicsxmrkh/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: Women Are Crazy: The Truth About Hormones Ft. Amy Thomson
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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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/
Guest: Amy Thomson: https://www.instagram.com/amytstory/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: The Problem with Not All Men Ft. Grace Gray and Ta'Vi
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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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/
Guest: Grace Gray https://www.instagram.com/heyitsgracegray/ Ta’Vi https://www.tiktok.com/@tavitalkstrash
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: Has The Pandemic Rewritten The Rules of Dating? Ft. Gillian Myhill
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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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: https://www.instagram.com/yokics/
Guest: Gillian Myhill https://www.instagram.com/baredating/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: Wanking: The Ultimate Act of Self-Care Ft. Poppy Scarlett
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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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Poppy Scarlett: https://www.instagram.com/poppyscarlett_/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: Is Sex Addiction Real? Ft. Jamie Finch
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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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Jamie Finch https://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutsexjamie/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: The Reality of Dating A Narcissist Ft. Wendy Gregory
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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Guest: Wendy Gregory https://twitter.com/thewendyhouse57
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: The Disaster That Is Sex Education Ft. Sextras Podcast
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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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Sextras https://www.instagram.com/sextraspodcast/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: All You Need Is Loves: Open Relationships & Polyamory Ft. Janet W. Hardy
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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Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Janet W Hardy: https://twitter.com/janetwhardy
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: Sex Work Is Work Ft. Rachel Brownstein
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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Guest: Rachel Brownstein: https://twitter.com/AuntieR8chel
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: How to Survive a Hideous Breakup Ft. Eleanor Wood
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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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Eleanor Wood: https://www.instagram.com/eleanorclairewood/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: I Have HIV Ft. Rich Watkins
Yolanda speaks to actor, writer and teacher Rich Watkins about his personal journey of living with HIV.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Rich Watkins: https://twitter.com/richwatkinsldn
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: Sex On Film Ft. Lotus Lain
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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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Lotus Lain: https://linktr.ee/itslotuslain
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: What’s Your Number? The Stereotypes of Promiscuity Ft. Pamela Drameh and Danni O'Halloran
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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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.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Pamela Drameh, Danni O’Halloran.
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: BDSM: The Science of Pleasure and Pain Ft. Dr Brad Sagarin
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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Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Dr Brad Sagarin https://www.scienceofbdsm.com/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: Modern Love: The Reality of Relationships Ft. Cate Mackenzie
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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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Cate Mackenzie: https://www.instagram.com/catemmackenzie/?hl=en
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Merry Christmas!
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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Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: Is Social Media Ruining Our Lives? Ft. Jackie Adedeji
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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Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Jackie Adedeji https://www.instagram.com/ohmygoshitsjackie/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: Sobriety Is The Spice of Life Ft. Janey Lee Grace
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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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: Janey Lee Grace https://twitter.com/janeyleegrace
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: How To Look After That WAP: Pelvic Floor Health Ft. Grace Lillywhite
Yolanda speaks to founder of Centred Mums Grace Lillywhite about the importance of pelvic floor health and the common misconceptions.
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Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Grace Lillywhite https://www.instagram.com/centredmumspilates/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Men’s Mental Health: Mental Health and The Music Industry Ft. Frank Turner
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:
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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Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Frank Turner https://www.instagram.com/frankturner/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Men’s Mental Health: Toxic Masculinity Is Not An Attack On Men Ft. Gabriel Bisset-Smith
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
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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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: Gabriel Bisset-Smith https://www.instagram.com/gabrielbissetsmith/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
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
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
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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: Nomine https://www.instagram.com/nomine_sound/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: The Fun And Games of Dating Whilst Plus Size Ft. Pamela Drameh
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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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.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Pamela Drameh
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: Do Masks Stop Sexual Harassment? Ft. Eliza Hatch
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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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: Eliza Hatch: https://www.instagram.com/elizahatch / https://www.instagram.com/cheerupluv
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: Here’s What You Need to Know About OnlyFans Ft. Kash Whiteley
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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Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Kash Whiteley: https://www.instagram.com/kashwhiteley/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: Tearing Down Society's Construct of Gender Benefits Everyone Ft. Andrea Di Giovanni
Yolanda speaks with singer/songwriter and human rights activist Andrea Di Giovanni about gender fluidity, pronouns and his musical identity.
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Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.
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Presented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokics
Guest: Andrea Di Giovanni https://www.instagram.com/andreadigiovanni/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver
Speak On: I Have a Theory: The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories Ft. Danny Price and Daniel Jolley
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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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: https://twitter.com/DrDanielJolley , https://www.instagram.com/dannyfuckingprice/
Producer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver