The science intersection
This podcast is on a range of issues but generally they fit into one of four categories. The four categories are: Climate change, alternative economic systems, diversity and health. On occasion the podcast has episodes which don't fit into any of these.
The podcast is a mix of science and social science and other elements which impact on well-being.
Episodes
47 episodes
From Backyard to Global Movement: Greg Peterson on Growing Food, Healthy Soil, and Urban Farms
What if your yard could feed your family, your neighbors, and your community? Greg Peterson has spent more than 30 years exploring permaculture and urban farming, transforming a third of an acre in Phoenix into a thriving “food forest” with 80 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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29:50
Wayfinder Wisdom: Healing Harm and Building Accountable Systems
In this episode of Wayfinders, I’m joined by Leah, founder of the Wayfinder Group, who brings her experience as a lawyer, mediator, and systemic thinker to some of the biggest challenges facing our institutions today.We trace Le...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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25:36
Tiny Forests, Big Impact: Community Action with GoodGym & Earthwatch
In this episode, we explore how community power, volunteering, and nature-based solutions are reshaping urban spaces. I speak with GoodGym volunteers about the joy of combining fitness with local impact, and with Dr. Clare Narraway of Earthwatc...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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38:59
Running for Good: Community Fitness & Clean Air in Barnet
What if exercise could change not just your health, but your whole community?In this episode of The Science Intersection, we meet Paul, coordinator of GoodGym Barnet, a movement that blends fitness with volunteering — fro...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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32:10
Climate Justice from the Ground Up: Voices from Africa
What does climate change look like beyond the headlines? In this episode, we hear a powerful firsthand perspective from Africa a region facing devastating floods, cyclones, and oil spills, yet often sidelined in global conversations. From early...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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31:15
Cooking Without Limits: The Blind Kitchen Story
Discover how one woman turned personal vision loss into a culinary movement empowering blind and visually impaired people to cook safely, confidently, and creatively. From centering a pan without sight, to mastering the science of cooking, to r...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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28:09
Andrea: Living Authentically Beyond Labels
From a career in pharmaceuticals to life on a ranch, from the fashion runway to the speaker’s stage, Andrea’s journey has been anything but ordinary. In this powerful conversation, she shares her experience of coming out as transgender later in...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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34:48
The Great Health Disruption: AI, Equity, and the Future of Care
What happens when advanced technology meets a strained healthcare system?In this compelling episode of The Science Intersection, we sit down with Dr. Marshall Runge (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marschallsrunge) Dean of the Unive...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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36:15
Taking a Short Pause — Back in August
I’m taking a little time out from the podcast to rest, reflect, and prepare for what's next. New episodes will be back at the start of August, and I can’t wait to share them with you. Thanks for sticking with me — see you soon!
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Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Law: Simon Collins on Resistance, Risk, and Global Silence
In this urgent and deeply human interview, HIV and LGBTQ+ advocate Simon Collins speaks about the devastating impact of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act — one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the world.Originally recorded and re...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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27:48
More Than a Roof: Almshouses, Community & the Finchley Charities
In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked world of almshouses — centuries-old charitable housing that continues to support older people in need today. Our guests, Simon and Carmel, share their unique perspectives o...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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47:54
Local Foreigners: Reimagining the Immigrant Narrative with Marina
In this deeply moving episode, we speak with Marina — a Ukrainian-born photographer, graphic designer, and visual storyteller — about her powerful project Local Foreigners. Based in the UK since 2014, Marina shares how her personal jou...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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34:41
Neurodiversity at Work: Rethinking Autism, Employment, and Identity
With thanks to Jade DaviesIn this episode, we speak with Jade, a PhD researcher at the University of Manchester, whose work explores social media use and adolescent mental health. Drawing on her experience in autism research and employme...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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30:37
Rocket Science, Real Inclusion: Paolo Gaudiano on Fixing Bias by Fixing Systems
With thanks to Dr Paolo Gaudiano.Forget unconscious-bias bingo. In this episode, Dr Paolo Gaudiano—a former computational-neuroscientist and aerospace engineer who now leads DEI-analytics firm Aleria—explains why companies ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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41:38
Climate Change Is Real: What We’ve Learned, What We’re Missing
What happens when global promises fall short — and who picks up the slack? In this episode, we reflect on the legacy of the Paris Agreement, the power struggles at COP, and the everyday choices that shape our climate future. With sharp insight ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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31:56
Neurodivergent by Design: Rethinking Science, Research & Belonging with Prof. Sarah Rankin”
What does it mean to be a neurodivergent scientist in a system built for conformity?In this episode of The Science Intersection, we sit down with Professor Sarah Rankin — regenerative pharmacologist, educator, and advocate — to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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25:34
Hope, Humor, and Planet Bonehead: Climate Education for the Next Generation
In this episode of The Science Intersection, we talk with Bobby Donohue—artist, animator, and creator of Planet Bonehead, a globally distributed animated series teaching kids about climate science and green tech with humor and...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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32:10
Duty of Care: Climate, Courts, and the Fight for Truth
With Thanks to Ben Wiebe . In this episode of Science Intersection, Ben Wiebe — creative strategist, climate communicator, and consulted on films such as Don’t Look Up and Duty of Care, joins us to explore the g...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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28:51
Lab-Grown Meat, Star Trek, and the Science of Feeding the Future: see description for links to visual version
With Thanks to TravisThis episode landed a little later than usual. I’ve spent a week campaigning, which pushed the last release back and meant I started work on this episode later than planned. On top of that, the upcoming instalment is...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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23:31
Beyond the Food Parcel: Stories from the Frontlines of UK Food Aid
In this episode of Science Intersection, we speak with Emma Österberg from the Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN), a UK-wide organisation supporting over 500 independent food banks and community food projects.We explore what fo...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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33:18
Breaking Barriers: Accessing Menopause Care
In today’s short episode, we tackle an important issue that came up in a previous discussion—access to menopause care. Many people have shared their struggles in getting the right support from their GPs, so we’re diving into what options are av...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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15:10
Beyond the Basics: The Real Impact of Food Banks with Bob Bevil
In this episode, we’re joined by Bob Bevil, advocacy and campaigning lead at Chipping Barnet Food Bank, to explore the evolving role of food banks in the UK. From tackling the cost of living crisis to offering life-changing wraparound support, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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33:57
Buzzing Back: New Season Unleashed on Buzzsprout – Still Rockin’ on Spotify!
Our podcast is making a comeback on Buzzsprout starting April 4th with an exciting new season filled with fresh content and engaging interviews. Rest assured, our episodes will still be available on Spotify, so you won’t miss a beat regardless ...
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Living Authentically: Ami Ray's Journey Through Gender, Identity, and Freedom
With thanks to Amethysta Herrick.In this powerful and deeply personal story, Amethysta Herrick shares her journey of gender transition, moving from presenting as a man to fully embracing her identity as a woman. With a backgro...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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31:50
UBI & Poverty: Breaking the Myths Around Wealth and Welfare
With thanks to Daniel MermelsteinIn this thought-provoking episode, we continue our deep dive into Universal Basic Income (UBI) and its role in addressing poverty and inequality. Joined by Daniel, we explore public perceptions of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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26:22