Mimazine on Air

To finish the series we are going out of space. All to discover how viruses, like coronavirus, come to earth on comets. Intrigued? I interview Science Prize winning journalist, Michael Troy from the ABC in Sydney about Panspermia - a revolutionary scientific theory that was once ridiculed but now could explain the latest superbug epidemic. 

This week I we are the annual Invasion Day March in Sydney on the 26th January 2020. The 26th January is celebrated by many as the founding day of Australia, the day Captain Cook first ‘discovered’ the nation. However, in recent years there has been a growing unease with this name. For many it is a day of mourning, the day 267 years old Indigenous genocide began. I spoke to Aboriginal tribal elders, spokespeople and campaigners who explained why this day is so painful for them and about the inequality and prejudices Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face.  As part of this, we hear from a grieving mother about her son’s death in custody. This is a very pofwerful and emotional episode which discussed topics some listeners may find upsetting.

This week I am in Australia joined by Eureka Science Prize winning Journalist Micheal Troy from the ABC, to discuss all about the darker side of Australia's native Eucalyptus tree. In the wake of devastating bushfires across the continent, it seems that some species are more in favour of the fire than it first appears. If you would like to donate to bush fire aid one great charity is https://www.wires.org.au/ 

Welcome to Season Two of Mimazine on Air! This season is all about reporting from around the globe. We are starting in the Masai Mara national game reserve in Kenya to discuss all about the changing relationship between the wildlife, environment and people there. For this, I spoke to reserve guide, Ezekial Laparan, and Masai community leader, Issac Naimodu. Enjoy! Follow me on: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mimazine1/)

Sustainable and creative are two words which often don’t fit that easily into the fashion industry, let alone together.  This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Ilona Phillips - a creative and passionate sustainable fashion designer.   We discuss about fast fashion and industry changes towards being more sustainable. Ily also tells us what it’s like being a creative in an industry that really tries to take that away from you.  What a way to finish Mimazine on Air's first season!  Find out more about the EJF (https://ejfoundation.org/) 's work.  Follow me on: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mimazine1/) .

Cameron Yule joins me on the show this week to share his views on the gender stereotypes and inequality faced by intellectuals. Discussing the wider societal issue and drawing upon his own experiences representing Durham University on University Challenge, Cameron asks some really insightful, thought-provoking questions. We have a lot to think about! But how does he fair up against a pointless trivia quiz? Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mimazine1/) .

This week I am joined by Gareth Zeal, one of UK’s leading experts in nutrition and naturopathy. Specialising in allergies, immune conditions and gut health, we discuss all about the relationship between our gut and our mind. Expect everything from poo chat to PSM and 'happy food' in this extremely informative episode! To find out more about Gareth and his work visit: The Little Green (http://www.littlegreensocial.co.uk/) . For more information of Kombucha head to my blog article (http://www.mimazine.co.uk/food/kombucha-cheers-to-that/) . Follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mimazine1/) .

In the light of the UK's first ever conviction for FGM, I am joined by Virginia Raffalei from the Durham Student Halo Project. We are often deceived into thinking that honour-based violence, forced marriages and FGM don't happen here in the UK.  Sadly, Virginia tells us otherwise.  "When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful." - Malala Yousafazi A powerful, upsetting message but one society needs to hear. The Halo Project is a charity raising awareness, educating and fighting against the Human Rights abuses discussed in this episode. Tell out more about them here: https://www.haloproject.org.uk/ Follow me on Instagram: Mimazine (https://www.instagram.com/mimazine1/)

This week I had the pleasure of talking to Lorna Cruickshank: a full-time masters student as well as a full-time athlete with Scottish Hockey. We discuss about being a Female Athlete. From participation levels, balancing training to fuelling performance, gender disparity and media representation in sport. This girl really does! Follow Mimazine (https://www.instagram.com/mimazine1/) on Instagram.

LIVE from Mimi's Radio Show. An extract discussing loving 'the Grandma Life', slowing down and turning FOMO into JOMO. Winter brings a whole host of blues but I share my top tips to staying happy and looking after yourself! For more information visit: http://www.mimazine.co.uk/lifestyle/dont-be-sad-this-winter/ Follow me on: https://www.instagram.com/mimazine1/

Welcome to Mimazine on Air's first Episode! Here I am discussing all about Veganuary with Talia from Durham's VegSoc. We have reached the middle of January, or should I say, Veganuary? Adopting a vegan lifestyle this January has been a hot topic of conversation, all over the media and bursting off supermarket shelves. In this episode, Talia explains what a vegan lifestyle entails, gives us *food for thought*, life hacks and busts some vegan myths... The facts mentioned by Talia: https://nutritionfacts.org/ (https://nutritionfacts.org/?fbclid=IwAR1b5hYrUg2Y-0bBVVg56m3DeTqYExwT-24BzsZnmWICQ6aXt9HZUK2J5FY) Find me: http://www.mimazine.co.uk/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimazine1/