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Can We Talk About It?! Podcast

Safe Space Media

17 episodes

8 months ago

***PLEASE NOTE THE CONTENT WARNING BELOW BEFORE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE*** We all know it’s happening. We all know someone who it is happening to. Yet we do not talk about it enough, if at all! Family Violence is an insidious undercurrent in our relationships that sometimes is disguised as tradition or culture. However, the factors that lead to Family Violence are both complex and deeply personal. We sit down with researcher Akuch Anyieth to unpack why Family Violence is so difficult to add...

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***PLEASE NOTE THE CONTENT WARNING BELOW BEFORE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE*** We all know it’s happening. We all know someone who it is happening to. Yet we do not talk about it enough, if at all! Family Violence is an insidious undercurrent in our relationships that sometimes is disguised as tradition or culture. However, the factors that lead to Family Violence are both complex and deeply personal. We sit down with researcher Akuch Anyieth to unpack why Family Violence is so difficult to add...

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Society & Culture,

Episodes (17/17)

Can We Talk About It?! Podcast

The Silent Pandemic with Akuch Anyieth

***PLEASE NOTE THE CONTENT WARNING BELOW BEFORE LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE*** We all know it’s happening. We all know someone who it is happening to. Yet we do not talk about it enough, if at all! Family Violence is an insidious undercurrent in our relationships that sometimes is disguised as tradition or culture. However, the factors that lead to Family Violence are both complex and deeply personal. We sit down with researcher Akuch Anyieth to unpack why Family Violence is so difficult to add...

2 years ago

2 hours 17 minutes

Can We Talk About It?! Podcast

The Black Experience in Australia with Dr Kathomi Gatwiri

Associate Professor Dr Kathomi Gatwiri never intended to pursue Race Relations studies when she landed in Australia for tertiary education. However, her academic career highlighted the lack of comprehensive research on the diverse experiences of migrant Black people in Australia. Tired of the monolithic narrative that African Australians get, Dr Kathomi has now dedicated the last few years of her career to cataloguing and researching the Black experience in Australia. We sit down to unpack so...

2 years ago

1 hour 30 minutes

Can We Talk About It?! Podcast

Sex, Intimacy and Relationships with Dr Xavier Mulenga

“Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus”. A narrative we are often told to describe the tension between men and women. But how does that translate when it comes to the matters of the heart? We unpack the journey of love from a male perspective as Psychiatrist and Storytelling Aficionado Dr Xavier Mulenga shares what the male perspective looks like when exploring intimacy in relationships. GUIDANCE: The conversation uses explicit terms so listener discretion is advised! Heritage: Zambi...

2 years ago

1 hour 39 minutes

Can We Talk About It?! Podcast

Adulting with The Bittersweet Podcast

Life comes at you fast when you become an adult. Suddenly you have bills, you need to pay for your own groceries and have to book your own Dr’s appointment?! Wintana and Rahel join us for a candid and sobering conversation on what it means to adult and the tools (or lack thereof) we have as we enter this pivotal phase of life. Heritage: Ethiopian Australian Connect with us on our socials! A Safe Space Media Production Creative Director, Producer & Host : Charmaine Hunzwi Season...

2 years ago

1 hour 21 minutes

Can We Talk About It?! Podcast

Problem Behaviors and Mental Illness with Calvin Jutasi

We sit down with Forensic Clinical Specialist Calvin Jutasi to discuss the perception of problem behaviours, how it presents within the community and the devastating effects when the justice system is involved. Calvin also challenges how we don’t address problem behaviours in our own household and how the community can play a part in providing a supportive structure by creating a safe space to get assistance. As the saying goes, “Charity begins at home.” Heritage: Zimbabwean Connect with ...

2 years ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Can We Talk About It?! Podcast

Season 2 Trailer

Welcome to the Can We Talk About It Podcast, where we dive deep into the uncomfortable conversations to help promote positive attitudes towards the taboo topics that impact us all. From sensitive issues around mental health, relationships, social justice to the realities of discrimination, we're here to create a safe space where we can address these topics head-on. Our aim is to foster better understanding, respect, and unity in our community. We believe that by having these important convers...

2 years ago

1 minute

Can We Talk About It?! Podcast

Season 1 Finale Recap with Guests and Listeners

We catch up with Season 1 Guests and invite our listeners as we recap Season 1. Guests share their feedback on sharing their personal stories and listeners get to share how influential the topics were in their offline conversations with friends and family! Connect with us on our socials! A Safe Space Media Production Creative Director, Producer & Host : Charmaine Hunzwi Season 1 Producer & Guest Host: Adongwot Manyoul Soundtrack by Chol Muorter (Retroum Productions) F...

3 years ago

1 hour 33 minutes

Can We Talk About It?! Podcast

Owning Your Identity with Sasha Sarago

Sasha Sarago takes us through her life's journey as an African American and Wadjanbarra Yidinji and Jirrbal woman. Sasha shares her motivations behind her ‘Decolonising Beauty’ campaign and gives us a gentle reminder of the duties we have as settlers, to protect and respect the people and the sacred land we now call home. Connect with us on our socials! A Safe Space Media Production Creative Director, Producer & Host : Charmaine Hunzwi Season 1 Producer & Guest Host: Ad...

3 years ago

1 hour 34 minutes

Can We Talk About It?! Podcast

Mental Wellbeing with Walter Carter

We explore the heavy and uncomfortable conversation about mental health with Mental Health Counsellor Walter Carter and how both internal and external factors affect our wellbeing. Walter shares some tips on how to lighten the load and find safe spaces to speak about what’s heavy on our minds. TRIGGER WARNING: Themes of suicide and depression are discussed in this episode. Heritage: African American, Polish Connect with us on our socials! A Safe Space Media Production Creative Direct...

3 years ago

1 hour 24 minutes

Can We Talk About It?! Podcast

Black Pride in Life and Love with Santilla Chingaipe

Our favourite journo and filmmaker Santilla Chingaipe shares her story about why she loves storytelling and how she started. Santilla also illuminates us on the dopeness of being Black and how she can find community and belonging anywhere in the world! Connect with us on our socials! A Safe Space Media Production Creative Director, Producer & Host : Charmaine Hunzwi Season 1 Producer & Guest Host: Adongwot Manyoul Soundtrack by Chol Muorter (Retroum Productions) Follow us o...

3 years ago

1 hour 12 minutes

Can We Talk About It?! Podcast

Representation and Self Advocacy with Dr Zuwena Richardson

Dr Zuwena Richardson shares her heart-warming and complex story of how she became a scientist and her inspiration in pursuing a STEM role. Dr Zuwena shares how her parents loaned her courage as she faced an extremely unfair and racist process while advocating for what she deserved, as well as her experience of being the only black scientist in her field of study Connect with us on our socials! A Safe Space Media Production Creative Director, Producer & Host : Charmaine Hunzwi Sea...

3 years ago

1 hour 14 minutes

Can We Talk About It?! Podcast

Arranged Marriages and Finding Love with Cholhok Naam

Cholhok Naam shares her experience as an unwilling bride at a very young age and how she navigated through the traditional arranged marriage. Cholhok expresses how the community had a significant role to play in her ordeal and how she will be raising her daughters differently. Heritage: South Sudanese Connect with us on our socials! A Safe Space Media Production Creative Director, Producer & Host : Charmaine Hunzwi Season 1 Producer & Guest Host: Adongwot Manyoul Soundtrack...

3 years ago

1 hour 35 minutes

Can We Talk About It?! Podcast

Finding Culture and Identity with Dr Stephane Shepherd

Dr Stephane Shepherd shares his life journey as a transracial adoptee and navigating growing up in Australia in the 80s. From disconnecting from family to having a fresh restart in his late 20s, Dr Stephane speaks honestly about his life journey and how proud he is now to call himself Australian. Heritage: Mauritian, Australian Connect with us on our socials! A Safe Space Media Production Creative Director, Producer & Host : Charmaine Hunzwi Season 1 Producer & Guest ...

3 years ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Can We Talk About It?! Podcast

Sex, Intimacy and Relationships with Dr Tendai Chirawu

A no-holds-barred conversation with sexologist Tendai Chirawu on how to talk about s.e.x. in both a parental role as well as a lovers' role while trying to navigate around the cultural and traditional taboos of talking about it. Things get steamy and messy and uncomfortable but we safely land on a wholesome conclusion. GUIDANCE: Conversation is not Halal. Not for the faint-hearted or under 18! Oop! Heritage: Zimbabwean Connect with us on our socials! A Safe Space Media Production...

3 years ago

1 hour

Can We Talk About It?! Podcast

Cultural Values and Identity with Salim Mohamed

Salim Mohamed talks about the pivotal role family and culture played in forming his identity as well as his fortuitous career journey which includes being a Community Football Coordinator for Melbourne Victory FC at 21 (what?!). He also shares insights into the power of networking and how he has used it to shape his career and life. Heritage: Somali Connect with us on our socials! A Safe Space Media Production Creative Director, Producer & Host : Charmaine Hunzwi Season 1 P...

3 years ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Can We Talk About It?! Podcast

Growing up Multicultural with Monica Forson

Monica Forson shares her experiences of growing up in a household with two cultural identities. Monica talks about how her upbringing has shaped who she is now and how she identifies herself. Heritage: Ghanaian, Italian, Australian Connect with us on our socials! A Safe Space Media Production Creative Director, Producer & Host : Charmaine Hunzwi Season 1 Producer & Guest Host: Adongwot Manyoul Soundtrack by Chol Muorter (Retroum Productions) Follow us on Instagram Fac...

3 years ago

1 hour 18 minutes

Can We Talk About It?! Podcast

Intro: Talking About It with Charm & Adongwot

Meet your hosts, Charm, and Adongwot as we delve into the inspiration behind the podcast and why we find it so difficult to talk about “it” within the community. We share some of our own experiences about having uncomfortable conversations and how they ended in liberation and also in hot soup! Heritage: Zimbabwean, South Sudanese Connect with us on our socials! A Safe Space Media Production Creative Director, Producer & Host : Charmaine Hunzwi Season 1 Producer & Guest Host:...

3 years ago

23 minutes