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The Queer Collective Podcast is a bi-weekly queer podcast that takes a deep-dive into every subgroup of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Co-hosts Emily and Karbon, the dynamic duo navigating their own polyamorous journey and gender identities, invite guests to provide detailed perspectives on a specific topic. Whether you're interested in bisexuality, queer sex ed, compulsory heterosexuality, or any facet of LGBTQ+ life, we cover it all with a unique blend of casual conversation and deep journalism. ...
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What's your ism is a podcast about ideas and ideologies that claim to liberate the world and somehow always fall short. TNM's Sudipto Mondal and his guests grapple with impressive sounding isms -- Marxism, Feminism, Ambedkarism, religious systems -- and their inherent contradictions. An attempt to understand academics, activists, politicians, artists, rebels and wannabe revolutionaries who are in search of grand unified theories to solve the problems of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast. ...
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This isn’t your average podcast—it’s a radical little book club for your ears. Each week on Assigned Reading, feminist business coach Becky Mollenkamp invites a brilliant guest to read and unpack a feminist essay. Together, they dive into the juicy, nuanced, sometimes uncomfortable questions these texts raise about power, identity, leadership, liberation, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to have big conversations about big ideas—but without having to get dressed, make small talk, or leave you ...
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At Last She Said It is a podcast that seeks to amplify and explore a variety of voices, stories, ideas and experiences of Mormon women.
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Welcome to But Why? — real talk on messy minds and messier systems. Hosted by two psychologists, Kristin and Laura, we dive deep into the psychology of human experience: from mental health and identity to power, culture, and the systems that shape our lives. Expect thoughtful conversations, critical questions, and honest reflections on how people—and the world—really work. No self-help platitudes. No easy answers. Just meaningful, accessible dialogue for curious minds. Topics we explore: • P ...
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Hosted by two young women who were fired for their speech on gender identity, “Identity Crisis” is a podcast about cancel culture, internet drama, feminism, and identity.
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Where thought and voice roam free. Cagefree is a witty space for thoughtful disruption - of what we’re told to believe, how we’re expected to lead, and who we’re supposed to be. Here we look beneath the surface of culture, identity, ambition, and meaning to ask: what’s really shaping us? It’s about clarity. Transformation. Letting thought and spirit stretch beyond the frame they were handed. Sometimes that takes research. Sometimes it takes a cup of spilled tea. I’m Dr. Victoria Lynn Schmidt ...
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Are you ready to step up as the boss of your life? Emilie Aries breaks down career conundrums with expert interviews to help women navigate career transition and step up as the boss of their careers. Whether you're in the job search, starting a side hustle, climbing a corporate ladder, or an experienced entrepreneur, join Bossed Up's community of courageous women who lift as they climb.
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The Magnify Conversations is a safe space to come together in community, share the stories of everyday women of faith, and ultimately, provide wisdom. Learn more about Magnify at magnifycollective.com Get more from Magnify on social @magnifycollective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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My name is Vanisha R. Dailey. I have a B.A. in sociology with a focus in environmental and natural resources. This is an all inclusive safe space where I will have open and honest dialogue on an array of topics pertaining to society/culture, lifestyle i.e. interpersonal relationships, parenthood, and identity. Be prepared to hear me rant-- these conversations are NOT for your comfort.
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Welcome friends, to a podcast for a darker timeline. Maybe the darkest of all timelines. Definitely not one of the good timelines. Maybe it’s always been a dark timeline, maybe the Hadron collider screwed us over. Science may never know. What we do know is that we live in the void. The void, a place where a chittering mass of void crabs can infest a person suit and win the presidency. The void, a place where we're just clever enough to know that climate change is happening, but not quite cle ...
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We created this podcast in recognition that there are a number of podcasts for the American “left,” but many of them focus heavily on the organizing of social democrats, progressives, and liberal democrats. Aside from that, on the left we are always fighting a war of ideas and if we do not continue to build platforms to share those ideas and the stories of their implementation from a leftist perspective, they will continue to be ignored, misrepresented, and dismissed by the capitalist media ...
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The Shift is a podcast that aims to tell the truth about being a woman post-40, created and hosted by writer and broadcaster, Sam Baker. Did you ever wonder why you stop hearing so many women's voices once they pass 40? That's where The Shift comes in - a frank, funny, sometimes heartbreaking, always honest look at what it means to be a woman in midlife and beyond. Work, life, love, health, sex, money, identity, body image... What does it all mean when everything around you (and inside you.. ...
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We doubt our worth because someone else always knows better, and we doubt our intuition because...well let's face it, it’s socially dismissed. Trust Yourself! is the no-BS podcast for women who are done living by everyone else’s rules—and finally ready to tune into their intuition, take bold action, and create a life that actually feels good. Hosted by sisters Elise AKA Sissy (the grounded realist) and Heidi (the intuitive risk-taker), this show is like getting advice from your big sisters w ...
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In Should I Delete That?, Alex Light and Em Clarkson want to explore the nuance that is often left out of the polarising conversations that take place on social media. Join them as they dive deep into the grey area, talk to experts, tackle shame and have a laugh along the way… Purchase tickets here for our first ever ✨LIVE TOUR!!✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Three activists. Their ideas, their work, their lasting importance. In this special short series of audio essays from the Sociological Review Foundation, three expert guests introduce us to key figures in the story of UK anti-racism, illuminating how they show us what that term really means – and what it takes – but also how their work and ideas speak to sociology, too, and deserve to be better known. Starting the series, John Narayan – Chair of the Council of the Institute of Race Relations ...
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Interviews with Anthropologists about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology
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Welcome to Heaven & Healing Podcast. Formerly known as Moon and Back Podcast, this was once a place of astrology, yoga, new age spirituality and self-healing. In October 2021, I opened my heart to Jesus Christ and accepted Him as my Lord and Savior later that year. By December, I was convicted by the Holy Spirit to rebrand my podcast and denounce new age spirituality as I officially declared my identity in Christianity. On February 22, 2022, Heaven & Healing was officially born. On Heaven & ...
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Radicals in Conversation is a monthly podcast from Pluto Press, one of the world’s leading independent, radical publishers. Every month we sit down with leading campaigners, authors and academics to bring you in-depth conversations and radical perspectives on the issues that matter the most.
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Feminism, Women’s Stories: The Creative Process: Empowering Stories, Inspiring Women, Gender Equality, Women's Rights & Empowerment
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Feminism & Women’s Issues episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. Listen to Empowering Stories from Inspiring Women, discussing their lives, work & creative process. To listen to ALL arts & creativity episodes of “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”, you’ll find our main podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with write ...
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A series about sapphic spaces, history, and culture. Not sure where to start? You don’t have to listen in order! Pick your favorite city, space, or LGBTQ+ icon and dive in. Season 1 follows creators Sarah Gabrielli, Rachel Karp, and Jen McGinity on their 2021 cross-country road trip to every lesbian bar in the U.S., sharing the stories of the humans that run these spaces and the humans that call them a home. Season 2 features 14 more spaces, chronicling the current lesbian bar resurgence AND ...
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Welcome to Between Shelves, where we make connections between literature, theology, philosophy, psychology and culture. Join us as we explore the interconnectedness of race, spirituality, psychology, and meta-modernism. Each episode invites you into a thought-provoking journey, unpacking how these elements shape our understanding of the world and ourselves.
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Welcome to Trans Crush – the podcast where nothing is off-limits. Join us every Thursday as we dive into the real, raw, and spicy world of dating trans women. From love and intimacy to the questions no one dares to ask, we’re here to smash taboos and celebrate relationships without boundaries. Looking for even more unfiltered content? Head over to our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes access, intimate secrets, crazy stories, bonus episodes, and deeper dives into the topics you crave. S ...
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A podcast exploring gender and sexuality unbound by labels, from The Stony Brook Press. Hosted by Samantha Aguirre and Antonio Mochmann.
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Magdalene and Meagon, or better known as Millennial Moms, bring a unique perspective on single parenting while also discussing finding your identity outside of living a stereotypical "normal life". Both women coming from very different backgrounds but relate to one another on topics about: relationships, love, feminism and motherhood.
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Welcome to Mind Your Wellness, where we dive deep into the topic of holistic well-being. Join us on this podcast journey as we explore the intricate balance of mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial wellness. Here, we aim to guide you through intentional living, insightful conversations that empower you to navigate life mindfully. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-care, growth, and overall wellness with our engaging discussions and expert guests. It's tim ...
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Life on the margins, chapter by chapter. Join co-hosts Yen Eriksen and Zoya Patel as they explore a different theme each week and unpack it through the lens of race, feminism and identity. Season 1 dives into pop culture, food, travel, grief, chronic illness and queer identity, just to name a few things. Hosts: Yen Eriksen & Zoya Patel Producer: Kim Lester Theme music: Fossil Rabbit
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Learn how to apply feminism to your real life in order to work through issues, stand up for yourself, live your truth, and take collective action. Featuring interviews with feminists from across the movement, we'll explore how to deal with the everyday violence, dominance, and silencing that we experience due to our gender, sexual orientation, race, class, size, and more.
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The podcast about anything and everything controversial or avoided.From identity, politics and feminism, to travel, technology and sexuality, India chats with guests to discuss the topics that influence their lives. Talking about things that are important to them, they aim to have meaningful conversations around subjects that are sometimes controversial, avoided or that even go completely unconsidered in the world of today.
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Get inspired by people who make a difference bigger than themselves with host Aaron Pete. From overcoming obstacles to finding motivation, these guests will inspire you to dream bigger and strive for greatness! Popular guests include Premier David Eby, Vassy Kapelos, Brent Butt, Ariel Helwani, Rav Arora, Tara Henley and the Millennial Therapist.
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Kris and Jen talk about a range of issues; including current events, politics, economics, energy policy, and more from a unique perspective.
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THGP unites the voices of phenomenal women near and far. Created with sisterhood and storytelling in mind, author Alex Elle sits down with people who inspire her. From friends to family members and strangers, the hey, girl. guests give us a peek into their stories through candid and intimate conversations.
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A live comedy podcast by comedians Sofie Hagen and Jodie Mitchell, in which they explore identity in order to try and find out who they are - through the medium of dinosaurs. Hilarious, highly addictive and heavily dinosaur-based. SOFIE HAGEN is a stand-up comedian, author and host of 'Made of Human Podcast' and former co-host and co-creator of 'The Guilty Feminist' and a fat activist. JODIE MITCHELL is a stand-up comedian, improviser and a drag king in the drag king troupe Pecs. She is part ...
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I've learned more about myself in my 40s than I did at any other time in my life. Follow the conversations of a nonbinary dad as they chat about masculinity, social issues, feminism, parenthood, body image, mental health, and more with experts and friends from around the world.
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Not That Smart is a podcast all about ideology and identity, for the love of learning and without the pressure of being an expert. The core philosophy of my podcast is there are always cool, new knowledge to get after and at any time you think you're as smart as you can be, there's another thing to learn out there. Stick around :)
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We get curious about all things gender, sex and sexuality, as well as relationships, feminism (the inclusive kind), mental health and kink, and all that makes us humans unique and diverse. From body positivity to body dysmorphia, it’s all welcome here. Come with us on a journey of inclusion, acceptance and respect. This podcast is for you if: • You're curious and want to learn more about experiences of gender outside the gender binary; • You are questioning your gender, or • You have a loved ...
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The bilingual podcast that celebrates and explores the complexities of living life between two (or more) cultures. Host, Maribel Quezada Smith presents stories and interviews about cultural identity, questioning the norm, and becoming empowered, among other topics that relate to the bicultural experience.
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Hosted by Mathusha Senthil, Dash the Curry is a podcast where we're joined by guests as we explore topics ranging from Eelam Thamil identity, culture, taboos, relationships and more from the perspective of Thamil diasporic feminists.
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Join DJ, Producer, and Intersectional Feminist advocate Lauren Abedini AKA KITTENS, for SHE/HER/THEY. Each episode she'll delve into insightful conversations with special guests who transcend identity expectations to give their takes on authenticity, gender, life paths, creativity, and figuring out life outside the boxes and binaries. It takes guts to go against the grain of society, and SHE/HER/THEY has your back along the way. Follow SHE/HER/THEY and KITTENS on IG: @sheherthey @iamkittens ...
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No Shade is a podcast by three women trying to navigate the minefield of social constructs and identity politics that regularly go unchecked. We take a look at pop culture and discuss its wider socio-political implications and meaning. From Brexit to the latest Kardashian nudes- everything is political and holds cultural significance. Sassy, sarcastic and very unbothered- we scrutinise the zeitgeist, shift through the BS and call out the privilege. Expect conversations on race, feminism, LGB ...
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Join us as we break barriers and spark positive change through candid conversations about global events from a Muslim girl's perspective and how we navigate them. From identity and politics to the world’s big shifts, we dive deep into the topics that matter most. Tune in for insightful, empowering, and unfiltered discussions that inspire and uplift.
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Let’s Get LIT[erary] is co-hosted by Sam Vega, Jen Atwell, and Kourtnie Berry at Rollins College. Each month you’ll find a new episode on a book we’ve chosen for many cultural heritage months. We’ll chat about our book of the month and give you a sneak peek into what we’ll discuss next! Occasionally, we might choose a special book to discuss.
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Just Us: Girl boss feminism, billionaire vanity projects and a postpartum identity crisis
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Em was thirty minutes late to the studio today - she arrived looking fabulous and with a tale to tell… it was a hell of a 12 hours to be Em (or her hair). We also discuss mispronouncing words in a professional capacity and the true meaning of the phrase 'take heed'. Listener Vanessa emailed us about the first all female space flight - so we dive in…
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The Obscurant Function of 'Artificial Intelligence' with Edward Ongweso Jr
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In this episode, we speak with Edward Ongweso Jr about "artificial intelligence" and its implications, particularly concerning corporate interests and historical parallels with labor control. Edward critiques the term “artificial intelligence” for obscuring the underlying digital technologies and algorithmic systems that serve corporate agendas, em…
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With H. L. T. Quan and Dylan Rodríguez. This is the final installment of our three-part mini series, 'Beyond the Ballot Box', which explores some of the major political currents in US politics today. Chris Browne and James Kelly are joined by H. L. T. Quan and Dylan Rodríguez for a conversation about life in times of fascism. We explore concepts su…
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Trans Activism in Atheism/Secularism with Arden Hart
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My guest this week is Arden Hart (@theardenhart.bsky.social), host, producer, and editor of The Line on YouTube, a call-in show that focuses on issues around atheism and social justice. She recently gave an excellent talk about transphobia in atheism and skepticism at the American Atheist Conference which we discuss along with her broader work. Ard…
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Crossdressing, Transitioning & Identity - with Patti Baston from WowGals
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Patti Baston is the founder of Wow Galz, a transformation and feminisation service helping crossdressers and trans women feel more beautiful, confident, and seen. In this episode, she shares her powerful journey—from growing up in Northern Ireland, to embracing her trans identity, to helping others find their femininity through makeup and styling. …
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Unlock the Secrets of Powerful Manifestation! Have you ever wondered how manifestation really works? In this episode we dive deep into the practice of conscious creation. Whether you're new to manifestation like Sissy or have been manifesting your dream life for years, this episode offers insights that will empower you to start co-creating with the…
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Just Us: Cannes nudity ban, hair loss and a drainoscopy
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Greetings loved ones! Happy Al’s Got A Fringe Day to all who celebrate! It’s been a big week for us - not only has Em’s had a man look up her drain - but we’ve also been loving seeing your comments on Monday’s episode with Laura Bates. We’ve decided to continue the conversation on this Monday’s episode with a very exciting interview… which seems es…
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Sideways Sociology: UK Anti-Racism is a special mini-series featuring expert guests John Narayan, A.S. Francis and Hannah Ishmael. They introduce us to three key figures in the story of UK anti-racism – Ambalavaner Sivanandan, Gerlin Bean and Len Garrison – illuminating how their work and ideas speak to sociology, showing us what it means to be ant…
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How do you deal with feelings of betrayal and resentment in the workplace? Chances are, you have experienced hurt feelings at work. The problem is, much of the corporate world revolves around the idea that the office and boardroom are no place for feelings. So, what do you do when emotional wounds begin to impact your ability to even carry out your…
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For the first time, we feature two interviews - two dykes, from two different generations - on the same concept: Dyke Drag. First, we'll hear from I'm Baby, a Brooklyn drag performer who started an event they call "Dyke Drag" which brings gender-diverse drag to sapphic spaces around the city. In Act 2, we meet Denise Gaylord, a local Ptown lesbian …
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But Why Are Men Falling for This? | The Psychology of the Manosphere, Misogyny & Modern Masculinity
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In this special guest episode, Kristin and Laura are joined by Oliver Niehaus to explore why so many men and boys are being pulled into the Manosphere. From red pill influencers to anti-intellectual rants and fragile masculinity, we unpack: • Why the manosphere sells grievance disguised as growth • How patriarchy harms men — and why they struggle t…
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Jennifer Weiner on Ozempic, ageing and growing some boundaries!
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My guest today is the bestselling American novelist Jennifer Weiner. I first encountered Jen When her debut novel, Good In Bed, was thrust into my hands by someone I worked with on Company magazine. It was the first time I’d ever read a mainstream novel whose lead character was a fat woman who didn’t need fixing. Good In Bed was a smash hit on both…
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Unpacking Compulsory Heterosexuality: Exploring Adrienne Rich's essay with Lindsay Johnson
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This week’s text: ✍️ “Compulsary Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence” by Adrienne Rich This week’s guest: Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, is a sales & visibility coach for misfit entrepreneurs building their businesses to the beat of their own drums and radical enough to believe they can change the world! Lindsay’s superpower is getti…
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Joy Is Revolutionary: A Conversation on Zadie Smith’s Essay with Jordan Maney
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This week’s text: ✍️ “Joy” by Zadie Smith (New York Review of Books) This week's guest: Jordan Maney is the Radical Joy Coach™ helping Black, brown, and queer folks recover their softness, reclaim their joy, and rest without guilt. She’s a writer, speaker, and coach whose work centers joy as a liberatory, ancestral practice. Jordan’s presence is su…
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We are getting ready to launch this summer.By Dr. Victoria Lynn Schmidt
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Abolition Can Mend Democracy: Discussing Angela Davis’ essay with Amelia Hruby
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This week’s text: ✍️ “Abolition Can Mend Our Democracy” by Angela Y. Davis (Inquest) This week’s guest: Amelia Hruby is a feminist writer, podcaster, and producer with a PhD in philosophy. She’s the founder of Softer Sounds, a feminist podcast studio for entrepreneurs and creatives, and host of Off the Grid, a podcast about leaving social media wit…
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196. Grand Chief Steven Point: Indigenous Leader on Poverty, Justice & Crime
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Why are Indigenous people overrepresented in the justice system? Grand Chief Steven Point joins Aaron Pete to discuss poverty, law school, becoming Lieutenant Governor, leadership, justice, and systemic reform. Send us a text Recharge with David Ko A powerful 5-part limited series dropping during Mental Health Awareness Month Listen on: Apple Podca…
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What's Your Ism? EP 40 | From Ravichandran to Raees: Dalits, Islam & the anti-caste | Sudipto Mondal
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In this episode of What’s Your Ism?, Sudipto Mondal sits down with Dr. Raees Muhammad—formerly Ravichandran Bathran—the founder of Dalit Camera. A pioneer in grassroots video journalism, Raees speaks candidly about his departure from Hinduism, his conversion to Islam, and how casteism pushed him to reshape his identity and politics. From his early …
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God, Therapy, Identity ft Jo Hargreaves | Ep 72
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Mental health, faith, and identity are topics often discussed separately—but what if the most powerful healing happens when they come together? In this episode, we explore how our spiritual life can shape our emotional wellbeing, how therapy and theology can work hand in hand, and what it really means to rewire our thoughts through truth, not trend…
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Cyber brothels, AI girlfriends and misogynistic algorithms: Laura Bates on the new age of sexism
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The Netflix show Adolescence opened up the conversation about male violence and the radicalisation of young boys online into the mainstream. But how much do we really know about what young boys are viewing online and the effect is has on them? This week, we're joined by someone whose work has shaped the conversation around gender, power, and the in…
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What would it be like to live 100 milion years? Life in the Deep Subsurface Biosphere - Highlights
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“I want to draw the similarities with alien life, and we have these questions. They're the same questions that we would be asking if we could get a sample from Europa or if we could get a sample from Mars. I think the parallels are partly in how we study them. They're teaching us how to look for strange life, but then they're also teaching us about…
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BONUS: A Mother's Role in the Empowerment Movement
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This Mother's Day, we're asking how do we as moms, grandmas, aunties, teachers, start modeling self-worth, compassion, and emotional intelligence for our children. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, a four-time best-selling author, master coach, founder of Besteveryou network and a mom of four! In this heartfelt …
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Maron E. Greenleaf, "Forest Lost: Producing Green Capitalism in the Brazilian Amazon" (Duke UP, 2024)
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Forest Lost: Producing Green Capitalism in the Brazilian Amazon (2024) is an ethnography of forest carbon offsets and the wider effort to make the living rainforest valuable in the Brazilian Amazon. Situated in the state of Acre, which continuously had to grapple with a complex positionality between frontier and periphery, Maron E. Greenleaf explor…
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It’s Never Too Late: Trans Woman Charlotte Shares Her Story For The First Time
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🎙️ This week on Trans Crush we sit down with Charlotte — a brave and beautiful woman who began her transition at 49. In this deeply personal convo, she opens up about her childhood, coming out, dating struggles, and how she handles transphobia with strength and grace. Her story is raw, real, and seriously inspiring! 💖 Charlotte is currently raising…
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INTRATERRESTRIALS: Discovering the Strangest Life on Earth with KAREN G. LLOYD
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“It's really changed my view of what life is. So many of the things that we attribute to the trappings of life look like requirements, like oxygen and sunlight. All the things that humans would absolutely die without — they’re not really necessary for life. Studying these things sort of breaks down what is necessary; what are the things that life h…
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Asian Fetishization And Hyper-Sexualization ft. Ky and Charlotte
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If you've ever been called “exotic,” or told you're one of the “good minorities” this one’s for you. We’re unpacking the fetishization of Asian bodies, the myth of the model minority, and the tension between queerness and cultural belonging. With personal stories from two badass artists, Charlotte and Ky, we explore femme fetish tropes, family pres…
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#6 No Shame in the Self-Care Game: Botox, Boob Jobs, and Being Real
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Let’s talk Botox, boob jobs, bangs, bold lips… and whether you can still be spiritual, soul-aligned, authentic, and deeply intuitive while getting these cosmetic enhancements. This week on Trust Yourself, we’re diving into the duality between beauty and authenticity. We’ve been fed the idea that “real” means no makeup, no enhancements, no extras. B…
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Living Right: Far Right Youth Activists in Contemporary Europe
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What is the growing appeal of fascist idealism for young people? Why is radical nationalism on the rise in Europe and throughout the world? In Living Right: Far Right Youth Activists in Contemporary Europe (Princeton UP, 2024), Dr. Agnieszka Pasieka provides an in-depth account of the ideas and practices that are driving the varied forms of far-rig…
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Just Us: Are we all arguing with our partners?
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This week, we’re discussing all things adulthood: the good, the bad, and the “oh god, no one’s coming to rescue me.” From the never-ending responsibilities to the realisation that the buck officially stops with you, we’re discussing all what it's like to be a responsible adult (spoiler: it’s exhausting) We’re also reminding ourselves - and you - wh…
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Parenting Styles EXPOSED: Are you Parenting or Controlling? Signs You’re Silencing Your Kids....
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In this episode, we explore the profound impact of parenthood on shaping the next generation. We discuss the importance of effective communication with Gen Z, strategies for raising confident children without trauma, and practical tools for managing anger to foster healthier family dynamics. We also dive into teaching children how to advocate for t…
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Can Public Policy Encourage Women to Have More Babies?
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How might public policy positively impact our drastically declining birth rate? President Trump has suggested that all new parents receive a one-time $5,000 payout in the hopes of encouraging people to have more children. You likely had some kind of strong reaction to this statement. Whether that was surprise at a Republican recommending a social s…
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Deana Jovanović, "Staging the Promises: Everyday Future-Making in a Serbian Industrial Town" (Cornell UP, 2025)
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Built on the shifting grounds of post-Yugoslav transformation, Staging the Promises examines how the residents of Bor — a Serbian copper-mining town marked by both socialist prosperity and post-socialist decline — became spectators to the staged enactments of promised futures. Deana Jovanović traces how local authorities and the copper-processing c…
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But Why Is Joy "Basic" for Women? | Gendered Taste, Cultural Shame & Internalized Misogyny
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In this thought-provoking episode, Kristin and Laura ask why women’s joy so often gets dismissed as “basic.” From Taylor Swift fandoms to fantasy novels, they unpack the deep psychological roots of how gendered taste is constructed—and why we feel guilty for what we love. They dive into: • Why "guilty pleasures" are a feminist issue • The Enlighten…
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Naga munchetty on her 30 year battle to get her painful periods taken seriously
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To launch season 17 (season 17! I know!) I have a very special guest. Back in 2023, British journalist and BBC breakfast and radio 5 live presenter Naga Munchetty hit the headlines when she spoke out about having been diagnosed with a gynaecological condition called adenomyosis. When I heard the clip I did a double-take because I too have adenomyos…
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“I got trapped in an underwater cave” - the life of a cave diver
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What would you do if you got stuck in a cave? Cave diving is something that has fascinated - and terrified - us for a long time - and today we had the opportunity to get all our questions answered by acclaimed explorer and cave diver - Rannvá Jørmundsson. Rannvá has a background as a professional diving instructor, specialising in cold water. Rannv…
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Ipek A. Celik Rappas, "Filming in European Cities: The Labor of Location" (Cornell UP, 2025)
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Filming in European Cities: The Labor of Location (Cornell University Press, 2025) explores the effort behind creating screen production locations. Dr. Ipek A. Celik Rappas accounts the rising demand for original and affordable locations for screen projects due to the growth of streaming platforms. As a result, screen professionals are repeatedly t…
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Diana Graizbord, "Indicators of Democracy: The Politics and Promise of Evaluation Expertise in Mexico" (Stanford UP, 2024)
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The spread of democracy across the Global South has taken many different forms, but certain features are consistent: implementing a system of elections and an overarching mission of serving the will and well-being of a country's citizens. But how do we hold politicians accountable for such a mission? How are we to understand the efficacy of the pol…
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Charvaka, Ambedkar & Ravana’s Regret: What’s Your Ism? Reflections | Anand Neelakantan
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In this episode of What’s Your Ism? Reflections, Sudipto Mondal re-opens his conversation with Anand Neelakantan by focusing on a striking excerpt from Asura—where Ravana, in victory, still yearns for caste validation. This leads to a deeper reflection on who the Shudras really are and what status they occupied in Indo-Aryan society. A philosophica…
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Lian Sinclair, "Undermining Resistance: The Governance of Participation by Multinational Mining Corporations" (Manchester UP, 2024)
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Why do multinational mining corporations use participation to undermine resistance? Do the struggles of local communities, activists and NGOs matter on a global scale? Why are there so many different global standards in mining? Undermining Resistance: The Governance of Participation by Multinational Mining Corporations (Manchester UP, 2024) develop…
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Exploring Trauma, Healing & the Creative Process with Author LIZ MOORE - Highlights
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“I think income inequality really greatly contributes to the rage that people might feel, even as some Americans won't. What don't recognize that a more communal society might benefit them. What they see instead is, why don't I have what that person has? Something's getting in my way. And it's not a lack of, of community, it's: somebody else is kee…
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Tim Grady, "Burying the Enemy: The Story of Those who Cared for the Dead in Two World Wars" (Yale UP, 2025)
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In Burying the Enemy: The Story of Those who Cared for the Dead in Two World Wars (Yale University Press, 2025), Tim Grady recounts here a detailed history of the fate of combatants who died on enemy soil in England and Germany in World Wars I and II. The books draws on a rich archive of personal family experiences, and describes the often touching…
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