Me, Myself & Disaster

Me, Myself & Disaster


Latest Episodes

From Crisis to Candidacy
August 25, 2024

Following the destructive Marshall Fire in Colorado, local resident Jenn Kaaoush co-founded Superior Rising to support disaster victims before running for public office.

Prof Mo Hamza - Why we can't call them 'Climate Refugees'
June 17, 2024

Professor Mo Hamza discusses the impact of climate change on human mobility.

Brenden Winder - Beyond the Rubble: The Christchurch Earthquake Recovery
May 16, 2024

The head of Emergency Management with Christchuch City Council shares his experience following the Christchurch Earthquakes in 2010 and 2011.

Dr Debra Parkinson & Steve O'Malley - Addressing Domestic Violence in the Aftermath of Disasters
April 13, 2024

Research shows domestic violence rises in communities impacted by disasters. Experts from Gender & Disaster Australia discuss why and how this can be addressed.

Dr Philip Stone - The Reality of Dark Tourism
February 10, 2024

Dark tourism expert Dr Philip Stone discusses what motivates people to visit areas impacted by disasters and considerations for disaster memorialisation

Insights and Highlights from Season 3
January 04, 2024

Andrew and Josh share the best of Season 3, from guests across the globe.

Steven Goldfinch - Financing Disaster Resilience - The Asian Development Bank
December 13, 2023

Steve Goldfinch from the Asian Development Bank explains how targeted investment is reducing disaster risk in the Asia Pacific.

Dr Albrecht Beck - Disaster Diplomacy in the Middle East
November 19, 2023

Dr Albrecht Beck discusses how shared risks from natural hazards helped build disaster diplomacy in one of the most complex areas in the world.

Peter Baines - When Leadership Matters
September 17, 2023

Peter Baines shares his leadership experience deployed to the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and starting Australian charity Hands Across the Water.

Professor Ben Zaitchik - Heatwaves: the Silent Killer
August 10, 2023

Heatwaves are the deadliest disaster. Climate expert Prof Ben Zaitchik discusses how we can adapt to a warming world.