WIDE Skies: Recent Episodes
Majoyo Ltd
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Kinder Leeds
Ogmios School of Zen Motoring
Rutger Bregman - Humankind: A Hopeful History
Britta Teckentrup - Kindness Grows
Be the Ripple (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.
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.gov.uk/access-to-work
https://autismplus.co.uk
https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk
https://dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
https://www.sensorylanduk.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.
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.
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).