In this episode Alysha and Shafir discuss the intersections of their Queer and Muslim identities. A production of MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

In this episode of Pass the Mic, Dana and Emele share their experiences and knowledge as Indigenous individuals deeply rooted to their history, ancestors, and culture.

In this episode of _Pass the Mic, _Jordan and Lauren, 4th year Child and Youth Care students bring attention to the way sexism plays out in Child and Youth Care spaces.

In this episode of _Pass the Mic, _Teresa, Leighton and Mark, all professionals in human service agencies, Child and Youth Care graduates and supervisors for CYC practicum students share the way love, vulnerability and forgiveness inform their practice.

In this episode of Pass the Mic, Challenging the Notion of Addiction, Fey, Claire, Brian & Jee discuss addictions. They challenge the notion of what constitutes addiction that is not solely centred on substance use. Enjoy this thought-provoking conversation.

In this episode of the Pass the Mic, Ian, Alarie and Alyc discuss the difficulties of transferring into the Child and Youth Care program at MacEwan University. They share the strategies they use to overcome these challenges.

This episode of Negotiating Spaces with Hearing Loss picks up from Jessica and Lauryn's first podcast Negotiating Hearing. They discuss their current experiences and perspectives on identity, terminologies, advocacy and agency in CYC spaces; both the program and the field.

In this episode of Pass the Mic, Angelo, a 4th year Child and Youth Care student and practitioner and his Field Placement Supervisor, Leighton, a Children Services Case Worker have a candid, powerful yet tender conversation about how love, forgiveness and vulnerability is integral in their support of children, youth and families.

In this episode of Pass the Mic, Child and Youth Care students and grads discuss Grief & Loss in their personal lives and in the lives of children and youth in care. The discussion is heart-wrenching, hopeful and not without humour.

In part three of Body Image, Parker, Sabrina and Emily discuss how the image of fat is problematically located in social media and theatre. They call for unrestricted and wide-ranging body representation across social media platforms.

In part one of Body Image, Parker, Sabrina and Emily discuss and challenge the misperceptions, myths and discrimination that people framed as fat experience. Disclaimer: A speaker in this podcast identified Dr. Lindo Bacon as trans-feminine. However, the speaker realised afterwards that the information may not be accurate. For more information, visit www.lindobacon.com

In part one of Body Image, Parker, Sabrina and Emily discuss and challenge the misperceptions, myths and discrimination that people framed as fat experience.

In this episode of Pass the Mic, Child and Youth Care students and grads share their experiences and insights about mental illness. They talk about the complexity of mental illness in the personal lives and how it is an asset in their CYC practice.

In this episode of Pass the Mic, 4th year students Vivian, Andrew and Emele discuss their involvement in gaming. They shed light on the benefits of gaming as a virtual means for connection, skill development and adventure.

Individuals discuss their variant experiences with a focal point on identity - complex identities that are not siloed in any one location but in motion and intersecting across locations and experiences. The podcast conversations and readings are thought provoking, critical and at times emotional, for example, topics range from experiences of racism, sexism, ableism, gender bias, religious bias, Islamophobia, transphobia, body-shaming, mental health and other points of social inequity.

Individuals easily disrupt stereotypes and generate ideas for greater social equity, especially in classrooms, work contexts and life-spaces. Discussions take place around kitchen tables, living room spaces and office spaces. So stay tuned as the episodes will continue to emerge in numbers and topics.