Unlearn Me

In our thirteenth episode we meet with Emily ‘Milly’ Weber.  

There is something cool and mysterious about a tattooist, but Milly is so open and warm hearted in sharing her experiences in relationship, career, health and motherhood. 

In this episode Milly walks us through her journey of unlearning parenthood, a chronic health condition, jealousy, career vs. creativity and prioritising herself and relationships to embrace transitions in identity. 

If you would like to find out more information about Milly:

• @dearemilyann
• @by.thewebers
• http://dearemilyann.com/

Trigger warning - in this episode we discuss pregnancy loss. For support in this area please follow the links:

• https://www.sands.org.au/
• https://rednosegriefandloss.org.au/support/section/C378
• https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/

We hope you got as much out of this as we did. Please remember to leave a review and subscribe to keep this independent poddy thriving and not just surviving.

If you want to see a little behind the scenes, make sure to check us out on instagram @unlearnme.thepodcast. If you have any questions or feedback you can also get in contact via our email on [email protected].

Music Credit

• https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/ception
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• Grace Tame Instagram
• Brittany Higgins Instagram 
• Kate Jenkins Report
• Grace Tame Foundation 
• March4Justice
• LetUsSpeak

• https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/ception
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• National Press club snippet - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/feb/09/grace-tame-and-brittany-higgins-nine-key-moments-from-the-sellout-press-club-event

In our eleventh episode we meet with Connie Sharpe.

Connie paints a picturesque life on instagram, travelling around the coast with her family in their vintage caravan, tending to her evergreen vegetable garden in the backyard and styling up a storm in their comfortable home on the Central Coast. But she has also been on a self love journey, learning what it means to be ‘enough’

In this episode she shares her unlearnings of parenting, career and confidence and we hope our conversation inspires you to get out of your own comfort zone, try something new and level up on life just like Connie. 

If you would like to find out more information about Connie and her family's adventures. 

• Instagram - @theconniediaries

We hope you got as much out of this as we did.  Please remember to leave a review and subscribe to keep this independent poddy thriving and not just surviving.

If you want to see a little behind the scenes, make sure to check us out on instagram @unlearnme.thepodcast. If you have any questions or feedback you can also get in contact via our email on [email protected].

Music Credit

• https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/ception
• License code: SEBJDVP5ASAG7PH3k

Welcome back to our solo series - 'Unpack That' where we, two raging Leos get to have the stage. Join us as we unpack what we're reading, watching or listening to. Everything from pop culture to politics, we will share our commentary on current events and all the topics that have inspired, infuriated or amused us. And we will reflect on what our unlearnings have been for these mystery topics!
 
The end of the year always gets us reflecting on the year that was and, wow! 2021, what a ride! In our second episode for our solo series, we unpack all things Christmas and New Year exploring topics such as consumerism, waste and family dynamics and how these areas can impact on our mental health and wellbeing. 

We know this time of year can bring a lot of mixed and intense emotions, please be kind to yourselves. Below are some helpful services to contact if you're looking for some extra support:

• Lifeline (13 11 14), 
• Parent Line (1300 1300 52)
• Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) 
• 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
• Alcohol & other Drugs Information Service (ADIS) NSW (1800 422 599)

If you would like to fact check Eliza's fun facts or do some of your own research on these topics, here are some helpful links:


Music Credit:
Mariah Carey - All I Want for Christmas 

Following International Men’s Day, it was important for us to connect with one of the most valued males in Eliza’s life. Her mentor and friend Steve Spencer. 

Steve  is surrounded by females in his personal and professional lives; he and his wife, Emma have raised three daughters and he has also practised as a mental health nurse for the last 10+ years. 

As an advocate for all young people and compassionate living, he continues to break down stigmas and challenge gender roles and it is for these reasons we have been inspired to have him on the podcast to share his journey of living and unlearning.

Steve shares with us some of his experiences throughout childhood, adolescence and adulthood that have shaped his beliefs and practices around intentional parenting. As well as how he works at his closest friendships with the notion of men supporting mates. 

The Book Steve mentions during this episode;

• The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran

If you would like to find out more information about the work that Steve does with  EquiEnergy Youth;

• Instagram - @equienergyyouth
• https://eeyouth.org.au/

We hope you got as much out of this as we did.  Please remember to leave a review and subscribe to keep this independent poddy thriving and not just surviving.

If you want to see a little behind the scenes, make sure to check us out on instagram @unlearnme.thepodcast. If you have any questions or feedback you can also get in contact via our email on [email protected].

Music Credit

• https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/ception
• License code: SEBJDVP5ASAG7PH3k

In our eighth episode we meet with Sophie Byrne, one half of ‘We Are Changing: Health’.

We think it's pretty fair to say that most women have felt powerless, patronised, lost, intimidated, dictated, fragile or fearful when trying to understand and navigate the health system. Likewise, it is evident that women’s health issues have been taboo for far too long. We admire Sophie for her vulnerability and vision for creating a safe space for all women to unite in their shared experience and challenge health stereotypes and empower others to get to know their bodies and advocate for themselves and others. 

In this episode, Sophie shares with us her own experiences with chronic UTIs and her sister, Emma completing a medical degree, which saw the development of their online platform ‘We Are Changing: Health’.

We talk about some of the barriers in accessing appropriate health care and how to minimise these. We explore the power in community and knowing your anatomy and health symptomatology. Have you ever kept your own health journal? Sophie shares with us this killer advice to take control of your health. 

We discuss the lack of diversity in health and medical research and in legislation. Sophie is passionate about highlighting the need for diverse representation in these areas. 

If you would like to see and hear more from Sophie, please find her on Instagram, and remember to do some of your own research (knowledge is power!):

• @wearechanginghealth

Book:

• Period Power - Maisie Hill 

We hope you got as much out of this as we did.  Please remember to leave a review and subscribe to keep this independent poddy thriving and not just surviving.

If you want to see a little behind the scenes, make sure to check us out on instagram @unlearnme.thepodcast. If you have any questions or feedback you can also get in contact via our email on [email protected].

Music Credit

• https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/ception
• License code: SEBJDVP5ASAG7PH3

In our seventh episode we meet with Rachael Scott.

After a serendipitous meeting Eliza and Rachael instantly connected over meaningful conversation and common interests. Rachael shares our values in unlearning and questioning the "norm" in our changing world.

In this episode, Rachael shares with us her admiration for the natural world and how this has translated into her life's work, she is currently completing a research masters in reef restoration to complement this.

We talk about our world's climate crisis and the current 26th Conference of Parties. Rachael identifies some of the struggles we feel in fighting this crisis but helps us to realise the role we can play to help our climate and notes the positive policies being designed to manage climate change in our country. 

PLEASE NOTE:
In the episode when discussing mining companies that have not made company tax contributions it is actually meant to mention Peabody and Yancoal not Glencore. We are (real humans here unlearning as we go) sorry for the confusion.

If you would like to know more on this topic, please follow the links below and do some of your own research (knowledge is power!):

• ' A matter of Life and Death' - #COP26 2021 
• Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados at the Opening of the #COP26 World Leaders Summit 
• Book:
  All We Can Save - Truth, Courage and Solutions for the Climate Crisis edited by @ayanaeliza and @drkwilkinson
• Podcast:
  @OnBeing with Krista Tippett
• Follow :
  @earthrise.studio; @atmos; @seano888
• Support
  @Seedmob; @ourislandsourhome; @theclimatecouncil

We hope you got as much out of this as we did.  Please remember to leave a review and subscribe to keep this independent poddy thriving and not just surviving.

If you want to see a little behind the scenes, make sure to check us out on instagram @unlearnme.thepodcast. If you have any questions or feedback you can also get in contact via our email on [email protected].

Music Credit

• https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/ception
• License code: SEBJDVP5ASAG7PH3

In our sixth episode we meet with Jayne McCartney. Jayne is a sexologist, communicator, educator, student, academic and mother - she has done and is doing it all!

Jayne has been kind enough to let us know parts of her personal journey through motherhood and separation. She also shares with us her many talents and how she has ended up on the career path she now on. 

Throughout the conversation we also cover the ABC's of consent, including affirmative consent vs enthusiastic consent and how to have the sometimes difficult consent conversation with your children in the wake of the 'me too' movement. 

Now, Jayne is a science buff so get ready for her to talk research! If you would like to know more about the research she mentions in this episode please check out the following links:

• The WHO report on intimate partner and sexual violence
• Successful Public Health campaigns
  • Adult Dental Services
  • Get PrEP'D
• Grace Tame’s advocacy for national consent laws 
• Article on the proposal for affirmative consent laws in NSW 

We hope you got as much out of this as we did.  Please remember to leave a review and subscribe to keep this independent poddy thriving and not just surviving.

If you want to see a little behind the scenes, make sure to check us out on instagram @unlearnme.thepodcast. If you have any questions or feedback you can also get in contact via our email on [email protected].

Music Credit

• https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/ception
• License code: SEBJDVP5ASAG7PH3

Welcome to our solo series - 'Unpack That' where we, two raging Leos get to have the stage. Join us as we unpack what we're reading watching or listening to. Everything from pop culture to politics, we will share our commentary on current events and all the topics that have inspired, infuriated or amused us.
And we will reflect on what our unlearnings have been for these mystery topics! 

2021 has been quite a big year for females in Australian politics from the 'March 4 Justice', where we saw the moving and vulnerable speech from Brittany Higgins. To the release of two documentaries by ABC and SBS, that tell the story of sexism, misogyny and sexual harassment in parliament.   Although women have paved their way and made their mark in politics over the years. To this day, there is still a very real and difficult battle for equality and equity. 

During this episode we discuss (former) New South Wales Premier, Gladys Berejiklian's resignation and her ongoing  ICAC investigation.  We also reflect on the SBS documentary 'Strong Female Lead', which explores the sexism experienced by Julia Gillard during her time as Australia's first female prime minister. And we consider our own unconscious bias towards gender.

While this is not a topic either of us are experts in (we have a Vice Prime Minister, right?) we hope to highlight the power in knowledge and the vulnerability in opening up the conversation. Maybe you learn something with us, maybe you laugh with us, please listen with open minds and reflect on your own experience and knowledge in politics and how you might continue this conversation within your community.  

And if you want to see a little behind the scenes, make sure to check us out on instagram @unlearnme.thepodcast. If you have any questions or feedback you can also get in contact via our email on [email protected].

Thank you for being here, let’s make some magic!

Links
Strong Female Lead | SBS On Demand

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/ms-represented-with-annabel-crabb

Music Credit

• https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/ception
• License code: SEBJDVP5ASAG7PH3

Jen and Jade are past colleagues and we were inspired to have Jen on the podcast to share her journey of living and unlearning.  Jen is an accredited Social Worker and Mother to two young boys, who runs Raising Resilience - think of it as professional development for parents.

During our conversation, we discuss both the beauty and struggles of Jen’s experience of motherhood and the balance of parenting in her own household. 

She shares what a resilient child looks like and the role that caregivers play to achieve this

We cover attachment bonds, gender roles and unlearning the teachings of the experiences from our own parents.

You can find more of Jen and her amazing work here:

• @raisingresilience.au
• https://www.raisingresilience.com.au/

We hope you got as much out of this as we did. Please remember to leave a review and subscribe to keep this independent poddy thriving and not just surviving.

If you want to see a little behind the scenes, make sure to check us out on instagram @unlearnme.thepodcast. If you have any questions or feedback you can also get in contact via our email on [email protected].

Music Credit

• https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/ception
• License code: SEBJDVP5ASAG7PH3