The Mixed Coconut Podcast

In this episode we talk about Intersectionality: the origins of the term, what it has come to mean, and the ways it shows up in our lives. Join us as the conversation strays to personal experiences, disability, Islam, book recommendations and the gifts that emerge from the intersections of our identities. 

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In this episode, we unpack our new moon reflections. We speak about the rhythms of our lives, when words are difficult, and knowing when to maintain, and knock down boundaries. 

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In this episode, Sophia and Natasha have an open discussion based on a (first!) winter's bloom survey, Is coronavirus bringing out the worst or best in us? Their conversation touches on the themes of capitalism, technology and human connection. 

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Prepare for the Ultimate Gaslighting. 

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Content Warning: sexual assault is briefly mentioned. 

In this episode, Sophia and Natasha unpack their Full Moon Reflections for the month of May. Their conversation touches on the topics of physical space, roots, time, and briefly on beauty. 

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In this episode, Sophia and Natasha talk about the sometimes sticky subject of dating as a mixed being. We talk about the ups and downs of their experiences in the dating game. 

Recording note: Natasha's audio is not ideal. We considered re-recording the episode, but did not want to sacrifice the authenticity of our conversation. Natasha is trouble shooting her recording equipment and future episodes will have better audio quality. We appreciate your patience, and hope that you can enjoy the content!

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This episode is an audio recording of Sophia Staffiero's post, Why did my Facebook become a political platform? In finding her voice over the last 6 years, Sophia has realised the importance of accepting and owing the responsibility that comes with having the privilege of a platform (no matter how small or big) Here’s why she let her voice be heard.

This is an audio version of Sophia Staffiero's article 'The modesty of being needed and needful.' ‘Modesty’ is a characteristic which is often connected solely to the practice of accepting our limitations, but how can we embody a more modest attitude in the acknowledgement of being ‘needful’? 

This is an audio version of our post on Winter's Bloom, Within and Without

This episode is an audio-recording of Sophia Staffiero's book review for Six Memos for the Next Millennium by Italo Calvino. 

This episode is an audio version of Sophia Staffiero's post, Impostor Syndrome: What is it and what does it do? In this post Sophia share her experience of imposter syndrome – what it is (and has been) for her, especially during her undergraduate university experience and how she has learnt to arrive more fully into the spaces which she inhabits.