The Rainbow Umbrella

Mel Carey

The Rainbow Umbrella - the podcast where we talk about anything and everything under the rainbow. From art and theatre, to queer stories, gender expression and pop culture - The Rainbow Umbrella is a safe and welcoming space where curiosity is encouraged and nothing is off limits. Older episodes are available on Spotify - search 'The Rainbow Umbrella' TRU is supported by Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust https://rainbownzcharitabletrust.org.nz/

  1. May 21

    The Menopause Episode

    This month Mel is joined by Beth Messenger and Tania Huria from Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa to discuss myths and misconceptions around perimenopause and menopause, and how we can support our wahine through this new phase of life. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

    20 min

  2. Apr 23

    Raising Boys with Bekah

    This month I am joined by the lovely Bekah as we discuss what it is like raising three wonderful but very different boys, and how that has impacted how she sees the world. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

    20 min

  3. Mar 26

    AI and sustainability with Tess

    Join Mel as she unpacks the sticky subject of AI and sustainability with PhD candidate, and all-around fantastic diva, Tess (aka Tessa Motion) This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

    50 min

  4. Feb 26

    In conversation with David Farrier

    Join Mel as this month she is joined by David Farrier, talking about life, America, and looking after yourself. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

    33 min

  5. Jan 29

    Surfing and Mental Health

    TRU is out of the studio this month taking with Jimi, the newest and (youngest) Chairperson of Surfing New Zealand and is joining me this month to discuss why surfing means so much to him and how important it is for mental health. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

    20 min

  6. Jan 1

    The Neurodiversity Episode

    This month, we are exploring the world of neurodiversity, and talking with Ashley and Jade about what this means for them. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

    55 min

  7. 12/04/2025

    Rainbow Support Services (Part 2)

    Part two of our rainbow support services series, and Mel is back chatting with two more wonderful organisations from across Aotearoa. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

    33 min

  8. 11/06/2025

    Rainbow Support Services (Part 1)

    In this first part of our Rainbow Support Services series, Mel chats with some lovely people from two fantastic organisations across Aotearoa about themselves and their wonderful mahi in support of our rainbow whānau This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

    37 min
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About

The Rainbow Umbrella - the podcast where we talk about anything and everything under the rainbow. From art and theatre, to queer stories, gender expression and pop culture - The Rainbow Umbrella is a safe and welcoming space where curiosity is encouraged and nothing is off limits. Older episodes are available on Spotify - search 'The Rainbow Umbrella' TRU is supported by Rainbow New Zealand Charitable Trust https://rainbownzcharitabletrust.org.nz/

Information

  • Creator
    Mel Carey
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C)Otago Access Radio
  • Show Website
    The Rainbow Umbrella