What’s your relationship like with nature?

This is a question podcast host Marion always asks her guests on her award-winning show, Black Earth Podcast. She also does some amazing work in earth care and is a board member of Global Greengrants Fund UK.

We talked about our beautiful planet and some of the things we could all do to help make it a better place. Some deep dives include the aftermath of natural disasters and how reparations could attain climate justice for poor nations, particularly for those living in the global south.

Our host also finds out about an act of kindness one can do for the planet, which involves a sharing economy concept to help minimise mass consumption.

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What are some of the cultural values you bring into your profession?

Eiji and Charisse are nurses who work in the UK but are originally from the Philippines. We chatted about their journeys on what made them decide to move away from home and some of the joys and challenges they each experienced. Besides asking what kindness means to them, other discussion points include societal stigmas for male nurses, cultural identity and the mass recognition Filipino nurses received during COVID.

Our host also looks back at how she was once looked after by a Filipina nurse on a family trip and reminisces of a Filipino dish that she associates with comfort.

What are some of the things you do to spread good vibes?

Whether she’s having inspiring conversations as a podcast host or creating feel-good beats from her DJ decks, Claire Squires is all about channelling positive vibes as the founder of HIGHA.

During our very wholesome chat, we discuss the concept of “going higher” and how to achieve your fullest potential through personal practices and mindset shifts. Manifestation is something we look into as well and how it’s become quite the buzzword in recent years.

Claire also explains the difference between chasing and attracting energy and why “energy auditing” can be a good idea. We also find out what kindness means to her.

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What makes you feel accepted or understood by new people that you meet?

Born and bred Jersey Channel Islander James was diagnosed with autism over 25 years ago. During our chat, he reveals how people have had misconceptions of him by implying that “he doesn’t look autistic” and how it’s better just to simply take him at face value as “Monty”, how he’s often referred to by friends and family.

We also talk about how he was once followed around by an ITV camera crew, how labels have evolved over the years and why demonstrating empathy at workplaces can help people with neurodiverse needs thrive in their job.

Oh, and Nicolas Hamilton (yes, brother of Lewis) once showed up to an exciting racing charity event that he hosted in aid of the National Autistic Society.

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*Please note that James is not employed by the National Autistic Society*

It’s our final mini episode of the season! We look back on some of the discussion points from last week’s chat with Marion about earth care, including how humans should be showing kindness to other species around them. Our host also expresses her gratitude to every guest and supporter of the show.

In this bite-sized episode, our host looks back at some of the highlights from last week’s chat with Claire and takes a deep dive as to why some people have difficulty in accepting genuine compliments they receive from other people. She also talks about the great day she had after podcast filming.

In this first-ever minisode, our host looks back at some of the highlights from episode 1 and why she wanted to have James on the show. She also says “thank you” to the people who have helped her along the way with her podcasting journey so far.