Heckin' Concerned

Amruta recently appeared in a short documentary on ABC Australia, called Inconceivable, about people who are worried about having or raising children in the face of climate change. Inconceivable is now available to stream on ABC iView, in Australia. In this special episode, Amruta and Jayde Harding, the director of the film, join Mark Spencer on Climactic, a podcast about climate change. We chat with Mark about the film, about the deeply personal and difficult topic of reproduction, and about what parenthood means to all three of us.   If you are interested in stories, discussions and creative expression around climate change and sustainable living, check out more episodes of Climactic, and the other brilliant shows on the Climactic Collective at climactic.fm.

Eike Zeller, an engineer and the founder of the social enterprise Vast Experiences, talks about how adults can be more curious and playful to understand ourselves and others better. Check out vastexperiences.com to find out more about what Eike does. This is the last episode of Season 2. Heckin' Concerned will be back in 2021 with Season 3. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Avishmita Shivkumar, a Canadian fashion industry insider, breaks down the past, present and future of fashion. Avishmita’s work focuses on fashion marketing, retail and communications. We talk about fashion as social change, and as values and identity; ethical fashion; accessible fashion; and fashion vs. style vs. comfort. Avishmita brings her warm, wise, and empathetic perspective to a world that can seem inaccessible to many. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kath Wood, who has been a surrogate twice, describes what the experience of carrying someone else's babies was like - the joys, the challenges, and the life lessons. Kath features in a special episode of SBS The Feed, titled "Surrogacy in the Time of Covid", on 29 September 2020. After that, the episode will be available on SBS On Demand. Check out Kath's surrogacy journey documented on her instagram, @making_another_berry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neuropsychologist Dr Ash Nayate is back on the podcast to discus coping strategies for COVID-19 lockdowns. We talk about grief, depression, productivity panic, family conflict, and more.Audio engineering by Ben Treglown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new addition to Lipp Media, bookslut is a fortnightly podcast about sex, feminism and erotic literature. In this episode, Abby and Sam look at the anthology 'Curvy Girls: Erotica for Women' to examine ideas around body positivity, fat phobia and sex. This is an episode dedicated to the womxn who feel they’re being watched when they eat because their bodies don’t fit the mainstream definition of physical beauty.Listen to bookslut wherever you listen to us! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bree Turner, author, and gender and sexuality researcher, talks about negotiating and re-negotiating consent in intimate relationships, and why feminism is important for all romantic, sexual, and other relationships. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tazin Khan Norelius discusses how our digital data is being weaponised against us, and the impact of that on democracy. Tazin is a cyber security expert, an anti-racism activist, and founder of cybercollective.org. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @techwithtaz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Lo Surdo, national director of Democracy in Colour, talks about how COVID-19 has exposed racial inequality and huge cracks in our democracy. The most vulnerable people in Australia are the hardest hit. Part 1 in a series exploring how COVID-19 has highlighted structural/ system inequalities around the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vidya Rajan, a writer, comic, and performance maker from Melbourne, talks about POC representation among Australian media creators, cockroaches, the end of the world, and internet as consciousness. This is a weird and whacky free fall down a rabbit hole. Check out Vidya's upcoming performances in Melbourne Intl. Comedy Festival 2020 on her page facebook.com/vidyasairajan, and her website vidyasrajan.com. Also find her on Twitter and Instagram @vidyarrr.

Oncologist Dr Prachi Bhave demystifies cancer and busts cancer myths. Is it becoming more common? Who gets it? Can it be prevented? Can it be cured? We also talk about space medicine and death, and have plenty of laughs along the way.

Sam Jones of smutbuttons.com talks about dating with mental illness, communication and building trust with partners, sharing kinks, and understanding ourselves.

Dr Ash Nayate, neuropsychologist and author, talks about how to tolerate and transform grief, fear and anger about the Australian bushfires, and how to deal with constant bad news.

Season 1 has come to a heckin' end! Here is what it taught us. (Also, Season 2 will be out sooner than you know it!)

The 2nd episode in a 2 part series on men's mental health - Carl Nelms, a psychologist who runs Blokes Psychology, a psych practice for men, discusses the emotional and mental health needs of men, how culture affects men's ability to seek help, postnatal depression in dads, porn addiction, and how men can start conversations about feelings.

The 1st episode in a 2 part series on men's mental health - Sudhamshu Mitra, a young Indian writer discusses the emotional worlds of men, and how they are often hidden. We talk about communicating emotionally with one's parents, how patriarchy and feminism affect men, and how men can create safe spaces for discussing feelings, emotional needs, consent, sexual preferences, etc.

A conversation with Margot Morales Tanjutco about clothes and self expression, Instagram fashion, materialism and millennial life, having a personal aesthetic, Indian film star Ranveer Singh, and whether austerity is necessary to save the planet. Margot is a comedian and writer/ filmmaker whose musical about capitalism, Vanity Fair Enough, was acclaimed at MICF 2019.

Have you felt guilty or hesitant to seek psychological counselling? In this episode, Niharika Hiremath, a young psychologist in training, and a commissioner on the board of the National Mental Health Commission, discusses things that hold us back from getting help, stigmas in immigrant communities, and why it's important to rightfully own your mental health needs. We also share our experiences with finding a good fit with a psychologist, and growing up as depressed Indian kids in Australia.

Patrick Rehill, a young environmentalist who works for an environment NGO, discusses climate change from a rather utilitarian philosophical perspective. We talk about what climate change does to our political psychology, the socio-economic impact of lime and cracked pepper deli chips, effective altruism, and how to think of the greatest good of the greatest number when we make personal decisions.

Edie Shepherd, activist and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organiser at the Victorian Trades Hall Council, talks to me about growing up as an Aboriginal kid in a predominantly white school system, racism, gender, sexuality and queerness, dating as a queer Indigenous millennial, politics, and using social media to connect young Indigenous people with their cultures. Phew! It’s a PACKED episode! Edie is also chairing at panel for NAIDOC week 2019, at Victorian Trades Hall, called FIGHTING FOR BLACK ISSUES IN A WHITE DEMOCRACY. Find out about her event at http://www.weareunion.org.au/black_issues_white_democracy. Follow Edie on Twitter @ediesheps.

Comedian Nikki Viveca talks about finding one's identity, authenticity in comedy, growing up as a trans girl in Queensland, and a high school essay filled with naughty puns. This is a gem of an episode - hilarious, poignant, and thought-provoking. Follow Heckin' Concerned on Facebook, and on Instagram at @heckinconcernedpod. Follow Nikki on her Facebook page, and on Instagram @nikkiviveca.

Joel Kirkilis, pro bodybuilder, Crossfit athlete and osteopath in training, talks about how athletes deal with depression. We also discuss our relationships with food, comparing ourselves to others, and self esteem. Follow Heckin' Concerned on Facebook, and on Instagram at @heckinconcernedpod. Follow Joel on his Facebook page, and on Instagram @joel_kirks.

Sashi Perera, a comedian from Melbourne, shares her dating horror story. We talk about the realities of dating for millennials in their thirties, trusting others, spinsterhood, and valuing ourselves as individuals. Follow Heckin' Concerned on Facebook, on Instagram at @heckinconcernedpod, and on Twitter @heckinconcern.

In this *mega* episode, young politician Georgie Purcell talks about why politics is SO important to young people, reproductive rights, the climate election, the rise of right wing politics, and lots more. Follow Heckin' Concerned on Facebook, and on Instagram at @heckinconcernedpod. Follow Georgie on Instagram @georgiepurcell.

Heckin' Concerned is coming soon! Sometimes lighthearted, always relevant conversations about things that scare millennials. Follow Heckin' Concerned on Facebook, and on Instagram at @heckinconcernedpod.