Catch yerself on: Recent Episodes
Rosalind Skillen
Hosted by Rosalind Skillen (Rozzy), this podcast invites listeners into discussion about relevant topics facing young people today.
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A conversation on climate resilience and regenerative agriculture with Stephanie McEvoy.
Stephanie is one of the founders of 'Farming Carbon', a social enterprise making environmental and social impact through sustainable farming.
Find out more about Farming Carbon:
https://www.farmingcarbon.co.uk/store-front1630956800869?utm_campaign=skedlink&utm_medium=button&utm_source=skedlink
https://www.instagram.com/farmingcarbon/
Say hiii at:
https://www.instagram.com/rosalindskillen/
Peatlands are regarded as among the most valuable ecosystems on the planet. Let's give them the airtime they deserve!
Join me for a conversation with Dr Graeme Swindles (Queen's University, Belfast) on how peatlands can help us to meet our climate and biodiversity targets.
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/rosalindskillen/
https://twitter.com/GraemeSwindles?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
While there is currently no active oil and gas extraction in Northern Ireland, politicians will soon consider policy options to start a fossil fuel industry.
Dianne Little explains what petroleum licensing would mean for Northern Ireland, and how we can take URGENT action to stop this.
Sign my petition here:
https://www.change.org/p/northern-irish-assembly-stop-fossil-fuel-exploration-and-extraction-in-northern-ireland?recruiter=806599666&recruited_by_id=2e9689f0-abfe-11e7-bf92-ab36cc064cdc&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard
Read Dianne's blog here:
https://lampfermanagh.wordpress.com/about/
Keep updated on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/rosalindskillen/
https://www.instagram.com/yca.ni/
Food insecurity in the UK is on the rise, with 8.4 million people struggling to get enough to eat.
In this week's episode, I address this issue with Andrew Forsey, Director of UK food charity 'Feeding Britain'.
We discuss childhood hunger, use of food banks, and the need for stronger legislation to tackle food poverty in the UK.
Links:
https://feedingbritain.org
https://www.trusselltrust.org
https://www.endhungeruk.org
https://www.givefood.org.uk
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
This week, I speak with Professor John Barry (Queen's University Belfast) about the need for strong climate legislation in Northern Ireland. We discuss the agricultural industry, fuel poverty, and how Northern Ireland can reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Tell politicians how Northern Ireland desperately needs its own climate bill:
https://act.friendsoftheearth.uk/target/demand-stronger-climate-bill-northern-ireland-government
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
https://pure.qub.ac.uk/en/persons/john-barry
Join a climate action group:
https://www.instagram.com/climatecraic/
https://www.instagram.com/xr__ni/
https://www.instagram.com/yca.ni/
https://www.instagram.com/foenorthernireland/
BOOM!
Join me for a conversation with Jake Sallaway-Costello (University of Nottingham) on elitism in education, gatekeeping in academia, and EVERYTHING in between.
We discuss the UK education system (from school through to university), think about how we can make learning more accessible, and debate the place of higher education in a post-pandemic world.
Links:
https://www.bcu.ac.uk/health-sciences/departments/public-and-community-health/staff-profiles/jake-sallaway-costello-staff
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Join me for a conversation with Dr Taylor Brydges (Stockholm University) on how Covid-19 affected the fast fashion industry.
We discuss how the pandemic affected garment workers, how supply chains were impacted, and whether Covid-19 can support a transition to a just future.
Links:
AWAJ Foundation
The Garment Worker Centre
GoodWeave International
World Fair Trade Organisation
https://cleanclothes.org/news/2021/live-blog-on-how-the-coronavirus-influences-workers-in-supply-chains
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
This week, I bring you a conversation with the inspiring Laura Young (AKA Less Waste Laura)
Laura is an environmental scientist, climate activist, and zero waste advocate who addresses the climate crisis with such energy and hope.
It was a delight to speak with her on climate action, social impact, and activism.
Links:
https://www.lesswastelaura.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9-rFR2ZZJU&feature=emb_title
https://www.instagram.com/lesswastelaura/
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Why do we struggle to turn our backs on fast fashion when we KNOW it is destroying people and planet?
In this episode, we examine how consumerism and capitalism relate to fast fashion, discuss the tension between sustainable fashion and fast fashion, and reveal why the industry is so harmful to people and planet.
It was a JOY to speak with Dr. Annamma Joy (University of British Colombia) on this subject.
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
For many, AI can represent a threat... yet, should AI cause us such fear and concern?
No one could be better placed to unpack this topic than Dr. Michael Wooldridge (Professor of Computer Science; Head of Department) from Oxford University.
We talk about the effect of AI on the future work force, which jobs and sectors are at risk, and how AI will impact our rights, wealth, and wellbeing.
Do you see AI as a challenge or an opportunity? Share your thoughts at:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
There is enormous cross-cultural variation in attitudes to alcohol.
In fact, effects of alcohol are primarily determined by social and cultural factors (rather than the chemical actions of ethanol) and drinking advice changes in countries around the world.
In my conversation with Dr. Amy Pennay (Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University, Australia) Amy shares insights on the relationship between alcohol and culture, as well as how the pandemic has impacted drinking behaviours.
Caution: this episode discusses alcoholism and related alcohol problems. Please listen to other episodes of the podcast if this topic is triggering for you.
Links:
http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/09687637.2016.1153602
https://doi.org/10.1080/16066359.2019.1629426
WHAT DID YOU THINK?
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
This episode packs a punch.
I talk about the psychology of body image with Professor Viren Swami (Anglia Ruskin University) and we dig deep into cultural attitudes to beauty, how these have changed over time, as well as the recent increased demand for cosmetic surgery.
From the relationship between muscle and masculinity to the social comparisons we draw with others, this episode explores the NUANCES of conversation around body image.
I hope that it serves you well <3
Links:
https://aru.ac.uk/people/viren-swami
https://aru.ac.uk/people/viren-swami
Our relationship to money reveals a LOT about us. Indeed, more than we like to admit.
I am delighted to be (re-)joined by Dr Adrian Furnham (Norwegian Business School) to talk about the psychology of money.
We discuss how money relates to power and freedom, whether money truly motivates at work, and how our value system affects how we use our money.
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
https://adrianfurnham.com
Some experts claim that the HEALTH impact of loneliness on our population is almost as harmful as the pandemic itself...
Join myself and Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad (Brigham Young University) for a discussion on this topic.
We debate whether we should call this health crisis an 'epidemic', discuss the difference between 'lonely' and 'alone', and Julianne explains the psychology and neuroscience of loneliness.
Links:
https://julianneholtlunstad.byu.edu/julianne-holt-lunstad
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
WATCH JULIANNE'S TEDX TALK HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMbRWNiauNE
Whether it be what to eat for breakfast, what clothes to wear to work, or what to watch on Netflix, we make approximately 35,000 decisions each day.
No wonder our brains are tired and our energy levels are drained, right?
Mikael Krogerus, co-author of 'The Decision Book', shares his research on decision fatigue and how it impacts our lives.
From the 'paradox of choice' to managing our decision-making energy, this episode will help you to focus your time and attention on the decisions which matter most.
Links:
https://rtmk.ch
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Buy 'The Decision Book' here:
https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-decision-book/mikael-krogerus/roman-tschappeler/9781781259542
Are we facing a masculinity crisis?
Are traditional forms of masculinity inherently toxic?
What are NEW WAYS to imagine what 'being a man' looks like?
All that - AND MORE - in this episode with Professor Nicole Westmarland (Durham University) and Joe Wardhaugh (Cambridge University)
From mental health to social behaviours, we unpack the complexities of masculine gender norms in the 21st century.
Links:
https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/mens-activism-to-end-violence-against-women
https://www.instagram.com/joe.wardhaugh/
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Introversion and extroversion are widely discussed personality characteristics, yet we often struggle to talk about them without generalising or stereotyping.
This week, British psychologist Professor Adrian Furnham sheds light on this topic!!
From the cultural demand to be extroverted to the relationship between lockdown and introversion, the episode explores the differing needs of BOTH extroverts and introverts, pointing towards how we can build healthy spaces where people of all personalities can thrive.
Links:
https://adrianfurnham.com
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Conversations spanning generations equally span a variety of important topics, and I dive into the intersections of this discussion with Dr Zachary Walker (UCL)
We bust some generational myths, discuss the maturation process, and unpack the importance of communicating through difference.
Links:
https://www.drzacharywalker.com
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
If you’re one of the millions of adults who struggles to sleep, it may be comforting to hear that this is not unusual.
This week, sleep psychotherapist Heather Darwall-Smith, shares why 30% of UK adults have difficulties drifting off, and what to do about it.
From coronasomnia to sleep anxiety, this episode invites us to re-frame our thoughts on sleep and rest, as Heather shares healthy habits and effective ways to increase our quality of sleep.
Links:
https://www.heatherdarwallsmith.com
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Sleep-chasing-nights-sleep/dp/0241458579
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Emojis are digital images that are added to messages in electronic communication, and they are fast becoming their own language.
Dr Monica Riordan (Chatham University) joins me to discuss how emojis affect non-verbal communication.
We talk about how our culture shapes how we use emojis, how emojis relate to social change, and whether we should we use emojis at work.
So, if a picture is worth 1000 words... are emojis priceless?
Share your thoughts below:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Ever feel like you don't know what you're doing? That you're fooling everyone around you?
You're not alone !! Around 70% population identify with these feelings of self-doubt and incompetence: hello Imposter Syndrome.
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Sanne Feenstra (University of Groningen) to discuss this widespread phenomenon.
We cover:
- the relationship between imposter syndrome and gender
- how the pandemic has intensified imposter syndrome
- the myth that imposter syndrome goes away with success
Finally, rather than putting the onus on the individual to change their mindset, we discuss why organisations have a responsibility to PREVENT imposter syndrome, and how they can start.
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Touch is arguably one of the more overlooked senses, and we only seem to pay attention to touch when we are robbed of it.
In this week's episode, I take a deep dive into the science, benefits, and impacts of touch with Professor Francis McGlone (Liverpool John Moores University)
We touch on a variety of topics, including:
- How touch impacts our development
- Why we need to incorporate touch into conversation around loneliness
- How to counter 'touch starvation' in the Covid-19 pandemic
Touch makes up an intrinsic part of the human experience: it's how we connect with others and form social bonds, and it's time we pay more attention to how this absence of touch - caused by social distancing and isolation - is impacting our lives.
Links:
http://www.achild2child.co.uk/index.php
https://playtherapy.org.uk
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/staff-profiles/faculty-of-health/school-of-psychology/francis-mcglone
Disclaimer:
Not all types of touch are welcome and appropriate, and touch can be very threatening. In this episode, we do not discuss this, instead hoping to equip people with the knowledge of how appropriate touch can benefit their wellbeing. Helping people to understand touch means they can understand what is harmful, and regulate boundaries.
This week the spotlight is on students !!
Join me for a panel discussion with university students Katy Skillen and Joe Wardhaugh, and NI President of National Students Union, Ellen Fearon.
We talk about how unclear guidance has left students feeling unseen and unheard, discuss the impact of the pandemic on student mental health, and predict the role of universities in a digital age.
From the challenges of online learning to the victories of student unions, we discuss the highs and the lows of this academic year, and crucially, how Covid-19 has impacted the student experience.
Support the work of the National Union of Students:
https://www.nus-usi.org
https://www.nus-usi.org/campaigns/extend-the-covid-disruption-payment
Join the community of listeners:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
In light of International Women's Day, let's take a moment to celebrate competent female leadership this year!!
Tune in for a thoughtful conversation with Kristín Vala Ragnarsdóttir,sustainability scientist, activist, and Professor of Earth Sciences at the Institute of Earth Sciences, University of Iceland.
We discuss Vala's recent publication - which she co-authored last year - on how female-led countries have managed the Covid-19 outbreak. Female-led countries had fewer deaths, were quicker to lock down, and female leaders tend to prioritise human health over economic outcome.
Reflecting on the theme of International Women's Day 2021 #choosetochallenge, we also discuss the challenges female leaders face, and how we can continue to build effective female leaders of today and tomorrow.
International Women’s Day is a day of focus, contemplation and celebration. I hope this episode provides opportunity to be in global solidarity with other women, as well as to honour and herald female leaders throughout history.
Links:
https://36x36.org/
https://wellbeingeconomy.org/launching-36x36-for-a-femxle-revolution
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
This week, I had the pleasure and privilege of speaking with film scholar, author, and professor Laura. U Marks.
Laura is well-known in film studies for her work on affect theory and haptic visuality. She has inspired a generation of students to change the way they think about film. Her work has transformed film studies in a profound way.
In this episode, we talk about how films engage viewers through their bodies, discuss the relationship between spectatorship and power, and consider if we are increasingly drawn to haptic images because the pandemic has left us 'starved of touch'.
Laura, a leading voice in the climate movement - is also the founder of the 'Small File Media Festival', and we connect the climate crisis to issues around screening, film-making and production.
I am BEYOND excited to share this thoughtful conversation with you - hope you enjoy!
Links:
http://www.sfu.ca/~lmarks/
https://smallfile.ca
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Burnout is understood as physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. Burnout culture can be contagious, and unfortunately characterises many workplaces, social spaces, and communities.
However, we don't just burn out overnight - it is typically caused by long-term involvement in situations that are emotionally demanding (the pandemic!!)
Join myself and Jenny Garrett OBE, as we discuss the typical dimensions of burnout, what factors cause burnout, and how burnout relates to mental health. We also examine burnout through the various lenses, including: gender, power, privilege, and of course - Covid 19.
We hope that this episode equips you with the tools and knowledge to PREVENT burnout before it occurs, so we can build supportive communities, and look after one another with intention and love <3
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
https://www.jennygarrett.global
Yes !! It's Part 2 of a riveting conversation on TikTok !!
Join myself and Katie Elson Anderson (Rutgers University) for a discussion on TikTok in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic.
We consider:
- how TikTok has been used (and/or misused) as an education tool
- how TikTok has spread BOTH fake news and public health messages
- how TikTok has affected the nature of story-telling
It's a CRAZY thought, but, as Katie shares, these snappy 15 second videos could provide the lens through which people will understand Covid-19 in years to come.
TikTok videos as archival footage? Wow - maybe, we should take TikTok a little more seriously...
What's next for TikTok? Share your predictions at:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Links:
Sea Shanty TikTok: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/15/shantytok-how-a-19th-century-seafaring-epic-inspired-a-covid-generation
Taylor Lorenz: https://www.nytimes.com/by/taylor-lorenz
Ratatouille the Musical: https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/10/entertainment/ratatouille-tiktok-musical-broadway-benefit-trnd/index.html
Impossible to understand - and even more impossible to describe - one thing's for sure... there's no denying the BOOMING popularity of TikTok. With 80 MILLION active users worldwide, it rivals platforms like Netflix, YouTube and Facebook.
I am delighted to be joined by Professor Cell Dilon (Stamford International University) to unpack this topic, and to chat through how TikTok is changing the direction of the social media industry.
We discuss questions like:
- Is TikTok killing or enhancing our creativity?
- Is TikTok less about social MEDIA than it is about social ENTERTAINMENT?
- Does TikTok encourage IMITATION or INNOVATION?
Regardless of whether you think TikTok is the biggest waste of time (the average user spends nearly 60 MINUTES per day on it), or a magical tool with limitless possibility, TikTok is the 2nd most downloaded app worldwide, and it's here to stay.
Share your thoughts on how TikTok relates to creativity, politics, and culture below:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
The saying that 'money can't buy happiness' has taken hold as conventional wisdom, but this week, we're unpacking the TRUTH behind the relationship between wealth and wellbeing.
In the first part of this conversation, I am joined by financial therapist and author, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin. We discuss the need to re-frame how we talk about money, question whether people can buy their way out of problems, and talk about how using money in alignment with our values increases our overall happiness.
So, money CLEARLY matters... BUT, maybe not as much as people think.
In the second part of the conversation, Professor Lara Aknin (Simon Fraser University) joins the discussion to explain the science behind the happiness plateau. We explore why we continue to over-estimate the relationship between money and happiness, why the happiest countries are not necessarily the richest, and finally, why acts of giving are so important to our wellbeing.
If more and more money does NOT = more and more happiness, it may be less about HOW MUCH money you earn, and more about HOW you SPEND it.
Something to consider next time you're wondering where to put your pound.
Links:
https://www.mindmoneybalance.com
http://www.sfu.ca/psychology/about/people/profiles/laknin.html
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Toxic productivity is an obsession with radical self-improvement, leaving us feeling guilty if we haven't 'worked hard enough' or used our time effectively.
Although our culture has constantly obsessed over productivity, we saw an unmistakable rise in toxic productivity behaviours in lockdown where people felt guilty about how they should be using this 'extra time'. There was an expectation that we should stay productive, or even reach new milestones, despite the adversity of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Join me for a thoughtful conversation with Emma Selby, a specialist Mental Health NHS Nurse and founder of mental health service Digital Mentality.
Emma is nationally regarded as a leading authority on digital mental health, and in this episode, we talk through both the toxic message at the heart of toxic productivity, and what healthy productivity looks like. We discuss where this 'productivity' trend has come from, why young people are more acutely affected by this, and how we set personal and professional goals (and achieve them) in non-toxic ways.
Find out more about Emma and her work here:
https://www.digitalmentality.co.uk/about-us
Share your thoughts on Instagram:
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Rest is not only important for our physical health and mental wellbeing, but, as the Nap Ministry so beautifully say: it is a DIVINE RIGHT. Why is it then that a disproportionate amount of the population don't have access to this right?
Clearly, rest is a privilege. It ties directly to our needs as individuals, and it needs to be part of our understanding of dismantling systems of oppression.
In this episode, I am joined by freelancer and creative, Ximena Barker Huesca, and future trainee solicitor and mentor for young carers, Johari Adjei, to discuss why rest remains unattainable for so many people. We unpack how rest has been commodified through capitalism and self-care, reflect on why hustle culture has distorted our cultural understanding of rest, and think through how to rest in ways that are basic and intrinsic to us.
When we see rest as a privilege, we can begin to use our privileges to help OTHERS rest. Hopefully this episode will help you become more attune to the needs of those around you, so we can build stronger, more supportive communities together <3
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
https://www.instagram.com/joharirachel/
https://www.instagram.com/xim.bh/
Growing up can have a bit of a bad rep. Free-spirited Peter Pan who spends his interminable childhood in Neverland is an expression of a beautiful world where we never have to become adults. Yet, childhood was never meant to last forever… or was it?
We’re all familiar with ‘growing up’. Perhaps you have been told to ‘grow up’ at some stage in your life, or maybe you’ve even said it to someone else in fleeting conversation.
But, what does it really mean to ‘grow up’, and how does this look unique for different communities and cultures? There are no universal laws indicating a global standard for what it means to become an adult, with the legal threshold for adults varying across countries… so, if AGE doesn’t make someone an adult, WHAT DOES?
JOIN US as we uncover how ‘growing up’ connects to questions of identity, status and success, discuss the psychological and biological changes demanded by ‘growing up’, and debate what it means to swap childhood behaviours for more ‘adult’ ones.
What do you think? Does adulthood simply mean assuming responsibility for your own laundry? Share your thoughts on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Mariah sweetly sang about how she didn't want a lot for Christmas, and that it wasn't about the presents underneath the Christmas tree... but in reality, all we want for Christmas is a half-decent gift!!!
With billions of pounds worth of presents returned every year, it's time to turn our attention to the art of gift-giving, since it's clear that we are shamefully bad at it.
In the episode, we discuss the tradition of giving, the symbolic meaning of gifts, and whether it is really the thought that counts. We bust some myths around giving, like the misconception that gift cards are impersonal, and that expensive gifts equal better gifts. We also explore gift anxiety (which a significant proportion of people suffer from) and leave you with tips on how to give the PERFECT gift.
Whether it be for a gift for your work Secret Santa or a present for your partner, we've got you COVERED in this episode.
And seriously, if in doubt... just get what they asked for.
Share your tips on gift-giving, and engage in broader discussion on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Generation Z refers to the generation born between 1996 and 2015, and let's be honest, they don't have the best reputation.
Stereotyped as a generation who only want to communicate via social media since they can't stand face-to-face interaction, is it any wonder that Gen Z feel a wee bit misunderstood?
Admittedly we (yes - myself included) have a short attention (lower than that of a goldfish) and we may be highly cynical of generations past (baby boomers, we're looking at you) but some of these negative perceptions of Gen Z are actually assets - yes, ASSETS - in the workplace.
In this episode, I am joined by Sofia Pohls, millennial entrepreneur who is the CEO and co-founder of 'Finders Seekers' to discuss how employers are meeting the demands of Gen Z as they enter the workforce. To retain their talent, employers must rise to the challenge and provide Gen Zers with opportunity for financial stability, learning and purpose. Oh, and working has to be flexible too. (It's not much to ask, shush!)
Sofia and I discuss how Gen Z has forced companies to focus on their social responsibility, debate whether employers should be concerned that nearly 50% of Gen Z want to stay in a job for MAX 1 year, and unpack why Gen Z are so entrepreneurial-minded.
With 2 billion of us entering the global workforce (SPOILER: some of us are already there) this is an episode that EVERY GENERATION should listen to, and a conversation everyone is welcome to join.
Share this episode with your grandparents, your colleagues or your boss, and comment on how do you think we should be leading Gen Z:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Sofia's links:
https://findersseekers.io/en/
This has been a highly requested episode, and I'm SO excited to finally be sharing with you!
Fortunately, this will not just involve me sharing a limited 22 years of experience (lol) but I am delighted to be joined by the fantastic writer, speaker, coach and mentor Lori Webb, who has such a depth and breath of knowledge and varied experience in this field.
Lori and I deconstruct familiar yet intimidating questions like 'Tell me about yourself', we discuss how to leverage the power of story-telling to answer 'Tell me about a time when...' questions in a way which is personal and engaging, and Lori shares practical tips to help boost your confidence and self-esteem as you prepare for your next job interview.
This is a notebook and pen kind of episode: whether you have an interview lined up or you're just wanting to clean up your CV and get your LinkedIn profile in order, this is the episode FOR YOU. Why not share it with a friend also preparing for an interview, and put into practice some of the ideas proposed in the conversation?
Find out more about Lori's incredible work:
https://www.lorimariewebb.com
Share your thoughts on the episode:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Procrastination is the delaying or postponing of tasks, and it's something we are ALL familiar with. Procrastination causes us to miss important deadlines, it affects the quality of our work, and it has long-term effects on our physical and mental health, so WHY do we do it?
Who better to join me for this discussion (not because she is a procrastinator - I hasten to add - far from it!) than Marilyn Devonish. Marilyn (AKA the NeuroSuccess Coach) is a Flexible Working Implementation Consultant, and an expert in accelerated learning and organisational transformation.
Although lockdown has made it harder to effectively structure the working day, Marilyn explains (from a neurological perspective) how procrastination is FAR LESS about time than it is about EMOTION. In fact, procrastination is intricately tied up with emotions like: fear, guilt, anxiety, frustration, and even self-loathing.
We discuss how procrastination relates to perfectionism, unpack how self-awareness and self-talk can help conquer procrastination, debate whether procrastination is always a negative thing, and consider practical solutions to help us procrastinate less. As Marilyn explains, tackling procrastination is LITERALLY life-changing.
Enjoy the episode (but don't use it as a procrastination tool lol)
Find out more about Marilyn here:
https://marilyndevonish.com
https://www.instagram.com/the_neurosuccess_coach/
Marilyn's resources and links on procrastination:
https://nimbusweb.me/s/share/4888975/oseq0y4dnmtcbqiilmlu
Join the community:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Last week, we looked at how Netflix is changing the face of the television industry. THIS week we dig a wee bit deeper: how is Netflix changing US? Or rather, how is Netflix changing the role of the viewer?
In this episode, I am joined by Dr Mareike Jenner (Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge) to unpack the question of how Netflix is influencing and impacting spectatorship. We take a historical look at the phenomenon of binge-watching, discuss the algorithm (well, of course) and talk about the nature of story-telling in the era of Netflix.
Reviewing how these viewing processes have been around for some time has definitely invited me to think more about how FAR Netflix really is the cultural bad guy... ultimately, it's for YOU to decide!
Tune in to find out, and share your thoughts on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
What do you think? Netflix: friend or foe?
Netflix is more than a household name... it's the largest streaming service worldwide, boasting a ridiculously big and EVER-GROWING global subscriber count of approx 182 million. Yes - 182 million!!!
In this episode, I chat to Professor Elia Cornelio Marí (Tabasco, Mexico) about how Netflix is changing the television industry. We talk about the humble origins of Netflix starting out as the first online DVD rental store back in 1997, explore the business model of Netflix, and debate whether the service privileges quantity over quality.
We also unpack the relationship between global technologies and local spaces, discussing how Netflix has focused on cultural proximity while also strategically increasing its foreign language content to achieve its overall goal: to conquer the world !!!
Do you think it's succeeding? Tune in to find out, and share your thoughts on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
This week's episode is all about ACCENTS, accent bias and discrimination.
'Cos we all have an accent (even if you claim otherwise) and it is affecting you - AND your future - in some way.
Britain is super diverse when it comes to accents, with up to 60 different accent variations. Yet, we still know relatively little about the history of the accent hierarchy in Britain.
Why was Received Pronunciation adopted as the standard broadcasting standard in 1922 when only 2% of the British population speak it? Why do we associate certain accents with intelligence and others with criminality? Where do these groundless, inaccurate accent stereotypes come from?
Accent based prejudice (AKA accentism) is a form of social prejudice, and with nearly than 80% employers admitting to discriminating on applicants' accents, this is something we need to talk about more... especially when this type of prejudice is so intricately tied up with race and class.
So join me as I chat to Dr Dominic Watt and Dr Christian Ilbury, investigators and researchers of the Accent Bias Britain project, as well as UK university students with standard, non-standard and non-native English accents.
What do you think? Is accentism one of the more socially 'acceptable' forms of discrimination? Share your thoughts at:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Find out more about Dominic and Christian's research, as well as the fantastic accent bias resources and tools available here:
https://accentbiasbritain.org
Thank you to the talented James Mitchell and Joe Wardhaugh for composing the music to the podcast:
https://www.instagram.com/joe.wardhaugh/
MEMES! Incredibly varied and ever changing, there's just too many to name.
But, what's so funny about a meme? What message does a meme impart which a good old fashioned text message just can't communicate? Are memes part of a short-sighted Internet culture soon to die out?
In this episode, we explore the origin of the meme (yes - before it took on digital dimensions) and its immense power to transcend linguistic and national barriers. You've unconsciously bonded with a stranger over a meme about a homework left unfinished, you've tagged your friend in which breakfast item they are, or you've participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge: whatever it is, you're probably more entangled in meme culture than you like to believe.
As you'll soon discover Katy and I are by no means meme experts, so be sure to share your own thoughts and insights on the humble meme with us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Want to dig deeper? Check out this helpful article which looks closely at the relationship between memes and racism:
https://jcrae.art.arizona.edu/index.php/jcrae/article/view/60
Can you cheat life with your looks? Is beauty an asset or a liability? And what attractiveness biases do you unconsciously hold?
In this week's episode, we'll be tackling one of the lesser acknowledged privileges - your physical appearance. Appearance is only one element of our bodies, but it's the part which we've been trained to see, and be judged by. So, it should therefore come as no surprise that how attractive you are will dramatically impact your school performance... your work environment... your relationships... your life !!
Join us as we tackle the injustice and the caveats of pretty privilege, and as we chat to Professor Leah Sheppard (Washington State University) who talks us through her research, moving us further toward how we can tackle this societal problem.
Be sure to check out Professor Leah Sheppard's work:
https://directory.business.wsu.edu/Directory/Profile/leah.sheppard/
Share your thoughts on Instagram, and be part of the conversation, using the hashtag #catchyerselfonpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
I'm just not a creative person. How many times have you heard that one before?? How many times have you said that over yourself???
In this episode, I will be looking closely at this label CREATIVE (why do we assign it to some people and not to others??) and at the research behind what makes someone more creative. I am joined by 3 other vibrant creators (and their creations) who unpack the pressures of being in a creativity industry, as well as the social expectation this places on them. I will also consider the theme of creativity in the context of lockdown, questioning whether lockdown has killed or cultivated our creativity, shifting our perception of what it means to create.
Share your creations on Instagram, and be part of the conversation, using the hashtag #catchyerselfonpodcast
https://www.instagram.com/catchyerselfonpodcast/
Find out more about my contributors:
Elisa: @soyelisam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqwHAhb74LP8ku2uM_9PhPQ
Find Ffion's music on Apple and Spotify:
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/over-again-ep/1462582769
Joe: @joe.wardhaugh