Conversations with Chordates: Recent Episodes
Anastasia Shavrova and Harry Eyck
Harry and Anastasia are two PhD Students who just love to chat about anything and everything with people (also chordates!).
Dave is back! And we chat culture shock in all of its beautiful and shocking forms.
Credits:
Executive Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Audio & Visual Editor: Inna Osmolovsky
https://www.innaosmol.com/
https://www.instagram.com/innaosmol/
Logo Design: David Sirianni
https://www.instagram.com/tat_by_mondo
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
Rejection is something we all face, but rarely talk about openly.
Sammy, Inna, and Anastasia tell honest stories of their rejection and what it taught them about resilience, self-worth, and moving forward to try again.
Credits:
Executive Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Audio & Visual Editor: Inna Osmolovsky
https://www.innaosmol.com/
https://www.instagram.com/innaosmol/
Logo Design: David Sirianni
https://www.instagram.com/tat_by_mondo
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
On this episode of Convos, Sammy tells us her experience with OCD.
Credits:
Executive Producer & Co-host: Dr. Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Dr. Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Audio & Visual Editor: Dr. Inna Osmolovsky
https://www.innaosmol.com/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
Logo Concept: Caitlin Creak
Anastasia and Sammy chat about how finding a job has changed over the years and share their own personal experiences navigating the process.
Executive Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Audio & Visual Editor: Inna Osmolovsky
https://www.innaosmol.com/
https://www.instagram.com/innaosmol/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
Logo Concept: Caitlin Creak
Anastasia and Sammy chat with Dr. Lauren Weber to unpack empathy, remarkable women in 18th and 19th century science, and the quiet feminism they used to survive a world that wasn't built for them.
Executive Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Audio & Visual Editor: Inna Osmolovsky
https://www.innaosmol.com/
https://www.instagram.com/innaosmol/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
Logo Concept: Caitlin Creak
New and good things are happening in 2026!
Credits:
Executive Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Audio & Visual Editor: Inna Osmolovsky
https://www.innaosmol.com/
https://www.instagram.com/innaosmol/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Come on a trip to Hobart for Beaker Street with Anastasia, Sammy, and Inna
Follow Inna:
www.innaosmol.com/
www.instagram.com/innaosmol/
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Anastasia and Sammy continue their heartfelt conversation with Dave, as he shares what it was like to lose his dad.
Follow Dave on Instagram: www.instagram.com/davescorpions/
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Anastasia and Sammy with the self proclaimed Truest Fan of Convos: Dave Ezrahovich - is that even his real name?!
Follow Dave on Instagram: @davescorpions
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Anastasia (Sammy got a break this episode) chats about academia and univeristy education with Professor Stephen Bonser, an academic at the University of New South Wales
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Convos is back!!
Our first episode back is with the same wonderful chordatewe ended Chordates with last year, science communicator Maddie Massy. Maddiehas worked hard on an online series "Hysteria" that discusses thebarriers young women have faced navigating a mysoginistic health care system.
Check her out at https://maddiemassy.com/
follow her on:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS5ZrdD5V0GXxCDiFCVUABg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddiemassy/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maddiemassy
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Sammy and Anastasia chat with science communicator Maddie Massy. Check her out at https://maddiemassy.com/ and follow her on:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS5ZrdD5V0GXxCDiFCVUABg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddiemassy/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maddiemassy
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Jessie is back! Check her out at https://mindbodymethod.com.au!
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Sammy and Anastasia ask everything and anything to do with pregnancy and motherhood from their friend Bec.
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
What does home mean to you? For some people home is what you make of it. Listen to the stories of Sammy, Anastasia, and Inna on this episode of Convos with Chordates
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Friends come and go. But all friendships add something to your life, something to learn from and something to cherish.
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
This is Part 2 to our convos with Nadine! Be sure to check out Convos on the Philippines for Part 1 of this conversation.
In this episode, Anastasia and Sammy chat about Nadine's experience at uni and how she got into corporate.Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
What is it like growing up in two different cultures?
Anastasia and Sammy chat with Nadine, about her life growing up in both the Philippines and Australia.
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Unwind with Sammy and Anastasia as they delve into the world of self-care. From self-care rituals to once in a lifetime experiences, this episode will be your go-to for self care ideas.
Don't forget to rate Convos with Chordates and Subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Have you every thought about starting a business? Perhaps it may seem like an impossible or daunting task to even get started? Anastasia and Sammy chat with Jessie, owner of Mind Body Method. Jessie gives us the insights into how she started her business and what drives her to this day.
You can visit Mind Body Method in Sydney Australia, CBD and St. Leonards area.Website: https://mindbodymethod.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mind_body_method/Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Turning down opportunities is a delicate situation, with a struggle between FOMO and time management. This episode, Sammy shares some tips with Anastasia about being a more assertive communicator and how to say no. Need advice on how to gain more confidence in saying no? Check out some of the creators highlighted in this episode:https://www.youtube.com/@yvonnecollier4201https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyGamerGG
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Anastasia and Sammy share some travel stories and offer some tips for listeners that are looking to set off on their own travel adventure. Do you have any fun stories to share with us? Email us with your story and you may get featured: convoswithchordates@gmail.comCredits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Happy Womens History Month!
Your favourite DOCTOR chordates are back! Sammy and Anastasia discuss what it is like to be a woman in science delving into stories from other woman (including ones from documentaries such as "Picture a Scientist" and "On the Basis of Sex") and talk a bout their own experiences in academia.
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Convos is back BABY!
Now it's two DOCTOR chordates coming at you with more fun and exciting episodes planned for 2024!
New full episode out this Monday.
DISCLAIMER This episode touches on self-harm, listener discretion is advised. DISCLAIMER
Join your favourite chordates, Sammy and Anastasia as they take a dive into the realm of mental health! Sammy and Anastasia sit down with the incredible Jess Tam to unravel the complexities of the mind. The trio opens up about their personal mental health journeys, sharing raw and authentic experiences. It's a no-holds-barred conversation that takes you behind the scenes of their struggles and triumphs, creating a space for empathy and understanding. You are not alone.
Please no you are loved, you are wanted, you are needed. If you have any thoughts of self-harm reach out to a professional. Do not suffer alone.
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
USA: 988
Canada: 1-800-668-6868Guest: Jess Tam
https://twitter.com/tomatojtam
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Prepare to be spellbound in this spine-tingling episode as Sammy and Anastasia delve deep into the enigmatic realm of the afterlife. They're joined by the captivating Saoirse Patto, who has a degree in forensic mortuary practice. Saoirse unveils the chilling secrets of her cryptic profession. Join this trio of daring chordates as they unlock the mysteries surrounding what becomes of us when we take our final breath. Brace yourself for a pulse-pounding discussion on the profound and eerie aspects of death, complete with hair-raising ghost tales straight from the heart of the mortuary.
Buckle up, dear listeners, and venture with us into the shadowy unknown, for a bone-chilling Halloween experience that will leave you breathless!Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Sammy and Anastasia have a "girl talk" episode and delve into romantic relationships. They both share things that they learned from past relationships, how they approach relationships now, and offer their advice for people looking to be in a relationship.
There is tea, have your bikkies ready.
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
TRIGGER WARNING: This episodes touches on topics of body image, eating disorders, and unsolicited body comments.
Join Sammy and Anastasia on an inspiring journey of self-acceptance and body positivity as they open up about their personal battles with body image and eating disorders. In this episode, they share their stories of growth, resilience, and the pursuit of self-love.
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
In this episode, Anastasia and Sammy delve into the world of gaming through the eyes of a passionate gamer. Our guest, Josh, shares his experiences with various games, discussing his perspective into the gaming community, and answers some of our gaming questions.Additionally, we explore the perspective of a woman who games, shedding light on the challenges and rewards of being part of the gaming community as a female player.Josh's Socials:
https://www.twitch.tv/mrpaperplate
https://www.youtube.com/@mrpaperplate4736/featured
https://www.instagram.com/mrpaperplatelive/
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Anastasia and Sammy chat with Liz
Surovic, delving into the delicate relationship between science and
religion. The trio explores the intriguing question of whether these two
seemingly distinct realms can harmoniously coexist within the
perspective of an evolutionary biologist.
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sammymarine_b/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Have you ever bumped into a Karen in the wild? Join Anastasia and Sammy, your two friendly chordates as they chat to Tim Churchill. Tim is a PhD researcher by day and works as a bartender; he deals with quite a few Karens. He also knows a lot about alcohol and making excellent drinks.
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Sammy and Anastasia chat with Dr. Zoe Xirocostas, a recent PhD graduate about their educational journeys through high school and university. They openly share their experiences, including the challenges they faced and the setbacks they encountered (such as failing classes!). Despite these hurdles, they each persevered, and ultimately emerged as successful individuals.
Connect with the guest, Zoe Xirocosts:
https://twitter.com/zoexirohttps://www.instagram.com/biologyzoe/https://www.instagram.com/zoexiro/
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Convos with Chordates would like to welcome our new host: Sammy Burke! For her first episode as co-host, Sammy chats with Anastasia about pride month, history of pride month, and what pride means to them.
In this episode we do talk about some topics that may be triggering for some audiences, including violence against people of the LGBTQ+ community, so please be cautious when listening.
LGBTQ+ Online Resources that we talked about and more:
The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives (US based organization)
Stonewall (UK based organization)
r/lgbt: Reddit's home for the LGBTQ+ community
An educational subreddit about gender and sexuality
Homepage - PFLAG (originally US based organization, now has chapters in many countries)
Home | Minus18 (AU based organization)
Transcend Australia | Support for Trans, Gender Diverse and Non-Binary Children and their Families (AU based organization)
Bi.org (US based organization)
Bisexual Resource Center (biresource.org) (US based organization)
Reclaim Pride Is... — Reclaim Pride Coalition ~ NYC (reclaimpridenyc.org) (US based organization)
Queer and LGBTQIA+ community support services in Australia - ABC Everyday (AU based organizations)
Homepage | Them (US based journal)
While these resources are based in particular countries (AU, UK, and US) the experiences of lgbtq+ are not limited to the regions they write from. While others in these countries may be unfamiliar with the nuances of your situation, these resources and connections made through these resources can help you take steps to find the right community and support for you. We hope these resources can assist you on your journey of self-discovery and acceptance.
Happy Pride!
Credits:
Producer & Co-host: Anastasia Shavrova
www.ashavrova.com
www.instagram.com/sci_stasia/
https://twitter.com/sci_stasia
Co-host: Sammy Burke
https://samanthamarine.com/
https://twitter.com/SammyMarineB
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak
www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative
www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Anastasia chats with Sammy Burke on invisible disabilities, mental health, and advocating for yourself.
Sammy's socials:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SammyMarineBWebsite: https://samanthamarine.com/
Podcast Credits:Producer: Anastasia ShavrovaWebsite: www.ashavrova.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/itsstasi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sci_stasiaLogo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak Instagram: www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaitlinNCreakIntro Jingle: Brightcap Creative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
Anastasia and Darragh De Groot, both whom self-identify as "extroverts" chat about why they are how they are now, despite having a hard childhood, making friends as an adult, and the hardships of COVID isolation.
Podcast Credits:Producer: Anastasia ShavrovaInstagram: www.instagram.com/itsstasi/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sci_stasiaLogo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak Instagram: www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaitlinNCreakIntro Jingle: Brightcap Creative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/
For the 2023 debut episode Anastasia hosts an episode for Womens History Month where she celebrates some of the incredible women in her life.
Women featured in this episode:
Amie UrbanMelissa PappasDr. Zoe XirocostasDr. Angela MolesSamantha Burke (poem Defining Woman)Dr. Francesca LubertiMusonda YamfwaKate IrwinDarragh De Groot
Chordates hosts Anastasia and Harry chat to Amie Urban. Amie has some interesting experiences through tinder which take her across the globe!
We also delve into love languages and worst date stories!
Credits:
Co-Producers: Anastasia Shavrova & Harry Eyck
(www.instagram.com/itsstasi/)
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak (www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/)
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative (https://www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/)
In this episode of Conversation with Chordates Harry and Anastasia chat with their good friend Jigmidmaa Boldbaatar. Jigmidmaa grew up in Mongolia and she tells Harry and Anastasia all about what life is like in Mongolia and some history of Mongolia. Most importantly, has Jigmidmaa seen Mulan, and what does she think?
Credits:
Co-Producers: Anastasia Shavrova & Harry Eyck
(www.instagram.com/itsstasi/)
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak (www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/)
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative (https://www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/)
Did you also love dinosaurs as a kid? Well Harry and Anastasia get to chat to their dinosaur expert friend Lachlan Hart all about dinosaurs - and a frog like dinosaur that Lachlan is obsessed with, probably because he studies it.
Credits:
Co-Producers: Anastasia Shavrova & Harry Eyck
(www.instagram.com/itsstasi/)
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak (www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/)
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative (https://www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/)
In our spookiest episode yet, the Chordates get in the spirit of Halloween by sharing harrowing tales of Canada geese, carbon monoxide poisoning, evil clones, and more.
Credits:
Co-Producers: Anastasia Shavrova & Harry Eyck
(www.instagram.com/itsstasi/)
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak (www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/)
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative (https://www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/)
How did life begin? Have aliens visited earth? What is contact dancing? The always brilliant Luke Stellar answers these questions and more in this out of this world episode!
Credits:
Co-Producers: Anastasia Shavrova & Harry Eyck
(www.instagram.com/itsstasi/)
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak (www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/)
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative (https://www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/)
Guest: Luke Stellar
(Twitter: @stellar_luke)(linkedin: Luke Stellar)(instagram: luke.starr)
Today the chordates chat with one of the loosest units you'll ever meet Simone Herrmannsen aka the Bushpig. We discuss the bends, vertical farming, haunted bathrooms, and more!
Harry and Anastasia, your chordates, reflect on the times they fucked up in the field. Anastasia gets lost in a forest and has to call a rescue team and swims through a snake-infested marsh, and Harry shits on a snake.
Credits:
Co-Producers: Anastasia Shavrova & Harry Eyck
(www.instagram.com/itsstasi/)
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak (www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/)
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative (https://www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/)
Harry and Anastasia, your Chordate Hosts, chat with Catilin Creak, the creator and artist behind the Chordates logo. We chat to Caitlin about her genius behind the logo and then Harry asks Anastasia and Caitlin about their experience at Splendour in the Grass. Tune in for laughter, friendly banter, and a good time! Follow Anastasia on Twitter (twitter.com/itsstasi)Instagram (www.instagram.com/itsstasi/)Website (www.ashavrova.com)Follow Caitlin on Twitter ( twitter.com/CaitlinNCreak)Instagram (www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/)Credits: Co-Producers: Anastasia Shavrova (www.instagram.com/itsstasi/) & Harry Eycke Logo Designed by: Caitlin Nicole Creak (www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/)Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative (www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative)
Chordates, Anastasia and Harry, chat to their friend and cryptid expert Soleille Miller about the existence of Nessie, whether ghosts are cryptids, and what the hell is a Hodag. We also get a visit from our Mongolian field correspondent Jigmidmaa Bolbaatar.
Find Soleille Miller on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cirquedusoleille/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/SoleilleM)Find Jigmidmaa on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jennymaa_b/)
Credits:Co-Producers: Anastasia Shavrova & Harry Eycke
(www.instagram.com/itsstasi/)
Logo Designer: Caitlin Nicole Creak (www.instagram.com/caitlinnicolecreak/)
Intro/Outro Jingle: Brightcap Creative (https://www.instagram.com/brightcap.creative/)