Compassionate Cultures

Compassionate Cultures

Hosted by: Rebbecca Hemmings

Bringing humanity, compassion, and logic to conversations about discrimination and harassment in the workplace.

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S2:Ep:6 Debunking Myths About Sexual Harassment

In this episode of Compassionate Cultures, Rebbecca unpacks some of the most persistent myths surrounding sexual harassment. From the damaging belief that false reports are common, to the idea that sexual harassment...
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S2:Ep:5 Sexual Harassment at the Crossroads of Race and Gender

Some individuals face a heightened risk of sexual harassment due to the intersecting aspects of their identity. In this episode, we explore the critical intersection of race and gender, highlighting how stereotypes...
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S2:Ep:4 Behind the Scenes of Cultural Humility Training

In this episode Strawberry Words Trainers Sipho, Rebbecca and Naomi, discuss their experience of delivering cultural humility training. Cultural Humility is a framework that offers a compassionate way through learning...
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S2:Ep:3 Men’s Health, Menopause & Meaningful DEI Work

In this two-part special recorded during my visit to the Health and Wellbeing at Work Show at the NEC in Birmingham (11–12 March), I set out to gather the most urgent questions and insights relating to equity,...
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S2:Ep:2 “Where Do You Begin With EDI?” and Other Questions

During my visit to the Health and Wellbeing at Work Show (held at the NEC, Birmingham on 11th-12th March), my job was to collate the most pressing EDI-related questions and to learn. In this episode and the next, I...
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S2:Ep:1 Season 2 Begins - Fresh Insights and Bold Moves

Welcome back to Compassionate Cultures for an exciting Season 2! We've been hard at work behind the scenes, growing, learning, and expanding our impact. In this episode, we take you inside our latest projects, share...
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New Season Trailer

The new season is about to launch on Friday 7th March! After that, you can catch it every Wednesday for the next 10-15 weeks
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S1:Ep:40 Racial Gaslighting

Racial gaslighting is a reality that racially marginalised individuals often face, yet it remains an issue that many still don't address. In this episode, Rebbecca delves into the dynamics of racial gaslighting,...
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S1:Ep:39 Talking About Racism is So Divisive!

A commonly held belief and comment frequently asked of us at Strawberry Words is “Why do you always talk about racism?” Often followed by the statement “It’s so divisive!”. In this episode, therefore, Rebbecca breaks...
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S1:Ep:38 Supporting Racially Marginalised Pupils After the Riots

In this particularly necessary episode of Compassionate Cultures, we explore how U.K. schools can better support racially, religiously and culturally marginalised pupils in the aftermath of the recent U.K. riots....
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S1:Ep:37 Dealing with Racial Trauma - Part 2

In this essential continuation from last week's episode, Rebbecca concludes her deeply personal and insightful discussion on the lasting effects of racial trauma following the recent race riots in England. In part...
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S1:Ep:36 Dealing With Racial Trauma Part 1

In the wake of the recent race riots that have shaken communities across England, many individuals are grappling with the profound effects of racial trauma. In this deeply moving episode, Rebbecca opens up with raw...
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