The Micro-Wave

The Micro-Wave

By Jasmine CoxSociety & Culture
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The Micro-Wave episodes

  • Season 1 Episode 8 Micro-Wave Feminism with Tom
    Welcome back! In this episode Tom (he/they…) and I hopped into the Micro-Wave and talked gender diversity, relationship anarchy, cutting toxic people out, open communication and lots more. It was vulnerable, it was deep and it was a whole lot of yummy vibes.
    Mentioned in this episode:
    - The Narcissist Cookbook https://open.spotify.com/artist/39XOEoh22kWNy5vsEZbAuX?si=XZZnC_LCR26Wz9IojUfYjA
    - Let's Get Sexual podcast season 2 episode 5: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6F71Z0r1unXVn1CHgAUqYP?si=jIeVg05DR7a6KD_Tx4RarQ and https://open.spotify.com/episode/09B3gWgm3ImaTKKGFRFIwJ?si=9rLaP2EES1S1zaAtKjwGpA
    1 hr
  • Season 1 Episode 7 Micro-Wave Feminism with Kallie
    In this episode I got to talk to my first overseas guest ~~ Kallie (she/her) is a gorgeous friend and inspirational wahine & a yoga teacher in California. We met in Belgium in 2015 and talk a little about the culture of that experience in this episode. We also talk about yogic philosophy, ying yang energies, yoni healing practices and more! Find Kallie on Instagram @kallieklugyoga Mentioned in this episode are @shaynahiller and @madelynmoon. Thanks to @gowntrail for sponsoring this episode!
    43 min
  • Season 1 Episode 6 Micro-Wave Feminism with Amal
    BIG ENERGY INCOMING. In this episode Amal and I cover internalised misogyny, moving through the world as a black Muslim migrant woman, and Amal’s journey of decolonising her mind. We laughed. We laughed again. Then we laughed some more.
    49 min
  • Season 1 Episode 5 Micro-Wave Feminism with Shania
    In this episode, Shania (she/her) and I, talk about how being a woman is to be a human being. We explore cultural intersections with modern feminist thought, catering to the ideals of men in dating and making feminism more accessible beyond academia. Videos mentioned in this episode: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie “We should all be feminists” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg3umXU_qWc
    36 min
  • Season 1 Episode 4 PART 2 Micro-Wave Feminism with Oliver Mills

    In Part 2, Oliver Mills (he/him) and I, deconstruct views from part 1 that Oliver no longer aligns with. We explore his mental health journey and the phrase ‘man up’. We also discuss what being a ‘feminist’ might mean to different people. Note mental health struggles are discussed ~ if this kōrero brings up anything for you reach out to your support network or contact me. I have plenty of hugs and smiles to give.


    43 min
  • Season 1 Episode 3 Micro-Wave Feminism with Leilani
    In this episode, Leilani (she/her) and I, after a cheeky glass of Chardonnay, explore gender roles and focusing on women's choice; family and care; intersectionality for Pacifica individuals in law school and the workplace; misconceptions of minority groups and wanting to be a mum while balancing competing interests and so much more!
    52 min
  • Season 1 Episode 2 Micro-Wave Feminism with Iyla
    In this episode, Iyla (she/her) and I, over a cup of tea, explore embracing our bodies as they grow; being under the male gaze; BOOBS! Mums as feminist icons; feminism as a movement for everyone and much more!
    Mentioned in this episode: 
    Sonya Renee Taylor The Body is Not An Apology (Book)
    50 min
  • Season 1 Episode 1 Micro-Wave Feminism with Tasha
    In this episode Tasha (she/her) and I, over a cup of coffee, explore how our understanding of ‘woman’ is in constant flow; sex in a capitalist world; the deep personal connection we’ve had in feminist classes; the issue of effeminating/defeminising and much more!
    Mentioned in this episode: 
    Juliet Allen Authentic Sex Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/34CzeNEZQuJrwv1eugqpyn?si=tQpzH7qxTTOcPc1tIRuAwA
    Holly Walker The Whole Intimate Mess: Motherhood, Politics, and Women's Writing (Book)
    58 min

About The Micro-Wave

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This podcast is a place for authentic, playful and vulnerable feminist chats. We’re all about talking to real people about real sh*t and experiences of femininity and masculinity in this crazy (beautiful) world.