School of Humanity
Marika' s purpose is to bring a glimpse of the humanitarian work into your living room. The School of Humanity podcast brings fascinating conversations, powerful stories and inspiring guests to talk about mental health, leadership and purpose when working in the worlds most complex crisis.
Episodes
10 episodes
Why putting yourself is key for working in the humanitarian sector.
In this episode, I talk to Rashad Nelms, humanitarian, global strategist and executive coach, who helps others to achieve their full potential. Why is putting yourself first so crucial for achieving your full potential in the aid sector a...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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29:54
Why we never plan our lives and careers and what to do about it. A conversation with Humanitarian Master Coach Kate Roberts
We often pass a large portion of our lives without a plan, only to question the choices we made later on. We might have taken the first job and became comfortable. In our 30's, we then come to realize that some of us never got the l...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:27
How the discipline you learn in sport benefits your life
In this episode, I talk with Liberty, who is an international successful tennis player and now coach, about the importance of discipline as a mindset on the pathway to success. Shortcuts in life, the lack of commitment or hard work will s...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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27:23
Why we cannot ask for help? The taboo of seeking psychosocial support in the aid sector.
A humanitarian aid worker sent an email to the counsellor seeking help but it went to all staff. She wanted to disappear from the face of the earth because everyone knows now but why do we feel embarrassed? Why is it such a taboo to...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:09
The impact of emergency work on personal relationships. A conversation with Psychotherapist Mark Snelling
In this episode, I talk to psychotherapist Mark Snelling and former aid worker about how our very own childhood has potentially influenced subconsciously our decision to join the humanitarian sector. In conversations with aid workers, you...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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42:19
Relationships in the aid sector: a conversation with Love Coach Pauline Busson
Humanitarian organizations have paid increasing attention in recent years to the psychological wellbeing of aid workers. But one major challenge aid workers continue to face is being left out: that of deeper levels of relationships. What is the...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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38:19
Why success without fulfillment leads to burnout
In this episode, Marika speaks with award winning lifestyle blogger Mimi about her journey in Zimbabwe and how passion, purpose and success in the job are two sides of the same coin. The pathway to get there might not be what we expect: maste...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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22:23
The perfect humanitarian. But what if heroes also fail?
In this podcast, Gemma Houldey talks about how systems of power impact the mental approaches in the humanitarian sector. While 90% of the workforce is national, are mental health approaches appropriate for the sector and the context? What...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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33:46
Care for those whose job it is to care for others
In this episode, CoCreate Humanity talks about why a culture of care is so important for those whose job it is to care. We often think of ourselves in the humanitarian sector as the heroes who come in to help others, but might break in the proc...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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44:10
Are we unbreakable? How to deal with severe stress in the humanitarian sector
While working in the humanitarian sector is very rewarding, its not without its challenges. International aid workers live far away from their social support network, at times face security risks and move every couple of years across continents...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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