This week we chat about internalised capitalism, what it is, and how it is connected to productivity, self-worth and activism. We also touch on why it is essential we break up with this for personal and collective social change. Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on...

Today it's International Greenwash Day! Well... it's actually meant to be Earth Day... With all the greenwashing we're seeing today (and most days) we recorded a whole episode all about what greenwashing is, "social licensing" and how these tactics are used to manipulate the public. It's all a big YIKES. Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on...

In this week's ep, we speak with Jess Mally about the concept of Healthy Humans, how this transcends the binary of good and bad, and is an activator for collective change-making. Jess's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessmally/ Jess's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jessmally Listen to the Third Way Podcast: https://linktr.ee/thethirdwaypodcast Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast...

In these week's episode we chat about how perfectionism, imagination and individualism connect to work against white supremacy and capitalism. We also discuss the #KillTheBill movement, Emma Dabiri's new book "What White People Can Do Next" and more. Enjoy!  Yikes is also hiring an assistant! Applications close on 16th April. More details here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ap0sAgnNneu2S3iSw1zfyMiNd_s5yXviEfIeTtTyC50/edit?usp=sharing Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited...

In this episode we chat with the amazing Mary Annaïse Heglar - co-creator and co-host of Hot Take - about rage, greentrolling (bullying fossil fuel companies on twitter) and so much more. This was such a fun conversation and we had a lot of laughs. Enjoy! Mary's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaryHeglar?s=20 Mary's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mary.heglar/?hl=en Hot Take Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZSBjcIGeBAsuxEnSaF3YQ Hot Take Podcast (Apple):...

CW: White Supremacy and Racism This week we chat with the wonderful Layla F Saad, about her NYT Bestselling book "Me and White Supremacy", how she sustains herself in this work and about raising a new generation. We are still totally in awe from this conversation, enjoy!    IG: @laylafsaad ; Good Ancestor Podcast;  Me and White Supremacy Book Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast...

This week, we are chatting about the big YIKES that is the British monarchy and all it represents, upholds and reflects of our society generally. We are not at all shocked, but want to take this moment as lesson for wider issues Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on...

Sponsored by Treedom, check them out: http://go.treedom.net/z686 Use YIKES for 20% In this episode, and in light of International Women's Day, we chat about intersectional feminism, what this means (to us) and our understanding of it as a lense and practice and connective tool for collective liberation. Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on...

Our first ever live panel event! All about the impact that the pandemic has had on social movements. With panellists Nadia Whittome MP, Katouche and Edward Adonteng (from Tribe Named Athari). Hosted by Mikaela Loach & Jo Becker Nadia's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nadiawhittomemp/ Katouche's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/itskatouche/ Edward's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/apollostark_/ Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The...

This week we are talking about the normalisation of crisis. We chat about how easy it can be too see crisis conditions as being normal and the importance of not getting comfortable with the world as it is now. We discuss government failures, grassroots organising for change and how we can stay sensitive in this world. Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on...

SEASON 3! After a little break, we are back and want to use this episode to talk about the importance of rest. We talk about how this relates to justice, activism, and the concepts of self- and community care. Enjoy x Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on...

In this Christmas bonus ep, we are reflecting on the year and some of the lessons we learnt and how we can bring that into the new year! We also speak to how to raise/handle those "difficult" topics over the holidays, and more. Thank you to Treedom for sponsoring this episode, and if you wish to buy trees (perfect non-material Christmas gift) then please use this code: http://go.treedom.net/yikes Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The...

Last ep of season 2, wohoo! We define gatekeeping, and explore this very nuanced topic of accountability, power hoarding, and scarcity mindsets.  Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/theyikespodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/mikaelaloach https://www.instagram.com/treesnpeace https://www.instagram.com/finlaymowat See...

In this ep, we dive deeper into the definition and meaning of climate justice, how we relate to it, and what we hope of the climate justice movement going forward Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on...

The last few days have been a lot. This episode is just us reacting to the result so far, discussing where we go from here and why organising is completely essential. CW: lots of swears, lots of frustration, a bit of hope in there too. Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on...

In this ep., we talk to Jess Mally (@jessmally) about people power, history, tools of civil resistance, mental health in the Black community, and the white gaze. To learn and support her work check the links below!  Jess's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessmally Belovd Agency: https://www.instagram.com/belovdagency Watch Young King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfTHXCLf680&t=4s Other resources...

Mikaela chats with Leah Thomas (@greengirlleah founder of @intersectionalenvironmentalist) and Marie Beecham (@mariebeech) to follow up on the Black Lives Matter is More Than A Trend episode. They talk about the struggles that come with having a large platform, the need to acknowledge their own privileges, how brand capitalise off the scarcity mindset and so much more. Marie's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wastefreemarie Leah's Patreon:...

This week, Jo and Mikaela discuss white saviourism through the examples of film, media and environmentalism. We also discuss the “Good White Person” and what this means in the pursuit for collective climate and social justice. Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on...

Mikaela and Jo talk about the health impacts of the climate crisis, why this important and why it can be seen as the "greatest opportunity for global health". They connect this to other issues around activism, antiracism and change-making. Mikaela also talks about her own experience of health education and antiracism as a medical student. This conversation is informative, hopeful and challenging. Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The...

This week on episode 2 of our new season, we discuss how the media shapes our world views, with the example of copaganda and the UK media’s monopoly. We also speak about the display of crisis, it’s normalisation and how current times exposed the lies of “this couldn’t happen to us” Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. Support us through The YIKES Podcast Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast Follow us on...

SEASON 2!! After a wee break, the YIKES pod is back! In this ep., Mik and Jo chat about relationships, antiracism, letting things slide vs survival skills and holding others accountable. We are so excited to be back with a new season - hope you all enjoy Season 2! Hosted by Mikaela Loach and Josephine Becker, edited by Finlay Mowat. New Season 2 artwork by Tolmeia Gregory!  Instagram: http://instagram.com/tolmeia/ Website: http://tolmeiagregory.com/ Support us through The YIKES Podcast...

Welcome to the last episode of Season 1 of The YIKES Podcast! We spoke to the incredible Hassan Akkad, a documentary and film maker, using storytelling as humanising individuals and educating for social change. He shares his insights around refugee mental health, hostile environment politics, and privilege of movement.  Hassan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/hassan_akkad?lang=en Hassan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hassanakkad/ The YIKES...

Today we are talking to the wonderful Kenny Ethan Jones. Kenny is a model and activist who advocates for trans rights and inclusivity around periods. He shares his experience in using IG as an education, joy, and resistance tool. We laughed we cried, we had all the feel. Enjoy! Kenny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kennyethanjones The YIKES Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast The YIKES Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyikespodcast/ Mikaela's...

This episode is brought to you by GoClimate - https://www.goclimate.com/ Jo and Mikaela talk about the importance calling each other out, why this is essential to antiracism work, the "angry black woman" stereotype, systems change and futurism. The YIKES Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast The YIKES Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyikespodcast/ Mikaela's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikaelaloach/ Jo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treesnpeace/ Fin's...

In this episode we talk to the wonderful Wawa Gatheru. Wawa is a writer, environmental justice activist and Rhodes scholar, based in the US. We spoke to Wawa about gatekeeping in academia, white supremacy in the climate and evironmental movement, the need for anti-racism and much more. You can find Wawa on Instagram @wawa_gatheru. The YIKES Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theyikespodcast The YIKES Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyikespodcast/ Mikaela's Instagram:...