
in this episode, Janine and Laura talk with activist and visual storyteller Becki Moss about the effects that the covid outbreak in New Zealand has had on disabled, immunocompromised, and chronically ill people, and the issues with anti-vaxxers and anti-mandate protests. Becki shares her experiences as a person with an invisible disability during the covid outbreak, and how the anti-vax movement in New Zealand has impacted her, and other disabled people in New Zealand.
find Becki at @beckimoss_ on Instagram!
note: we are so sorry about the not-so-great audio quality on this one, it was our first time experimenting with recording with a guest online! we are always trying to improve the quality of our podcast & mishaps do happen occasionally! thank you for listening and supporting us and our creative vision, and a huge thank you to the wonderful and inspirational Becki who so kindly agreed to speak with us on our podcast! we love you!
Mar 24, 2022
32 min

in this episode, janine talks about her experiences with bullying, both past and present, and how said experiences have affected her to this day. she also touches on toxicity and other issues within the polynesian community.
trigger warning for descriptions of bullying & cyberbullying - nothing too graphic - and a brief mention of suicide.
please call Lifeline at 0800 543 354 if you are struggling and need someone to talk to <3
Mar 11, 2022
9 min

in this episode, janine and laura discuss their experiences with isolation and mental health. they go into topics like social isolation, depression, and the guilt that comes with feeling burnt out.
topic suggestions for this episode were sent to us on Instagram by @miaboalerr and @amelia.moana - thank you for the support!
Mar 7, 2022
14 min

in this episode, janine takes the post-valentine opportunity to reflect on relationships, the pressure around them, and the dangers of getting into serious relationships at a young age. she talks about normalising not wanting a relationship despite the societal pressure. it's so okay to break the boundaries around relationships, if that means not wanting one or finding diversity in it. be patient with yourself <3 ... PG13 :)
Feb 14, 2022
13 min

in this valentines ~special~ episode, laura talks about the expectations that young people face around sex, the importance of consent, how pornography is harmful, and its contribution to beauty standards.
the audio quality of this episode is slightly better hopefully. part two with janine will also be up later in the week. happy valentines! <3
Feb 13, 2022
12 min

in this episode janine and laura discuss fatphobia, body image, and rape culture. they touch on topics like self-esteem, body dysmorphia, male validation, and how to better ones relationship with oneself.
trigger warning for eating disorders and sexual assault - nothing graphic.
Feb 12, 2022
35 min

in this episode janine and laura introduce themselves and discuss why they care about activism, and what led them to create this podcast. they discuss a range of topics relating to identity, racism, homophobia, and being a teenager while navigating our current social and political climate.
Feb 11, 2022
38 min
