Undisciplinary Podcast

Chris Mayes is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and the co-convener of the Philosophy and History ofIdeas research group at @deakinuniversity.bsky.social. His research interests include political philosophy, history and philosophy of emerging technologies, and bioethics. @undisciplinary.bsky.social

Ryan, Nanette. 2025. “Autonomy and Gendering in Childhood”. Feminist Philosophy Quarterly 11 (2). ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/fp....

"Gender open parenting isn't about erasing gender—it's about creating flexible spaces for children to discover themselves."
Nanette Ryan on gender open parenting in our latest episode. Link to her paper below.
#gender #bioethics #parenting #childdevelopment #childhoodautonomy

Gender Open Parenting: A Path to Childhood Autonomy with Nanette Ryan - Undisciplinary Dr. Nanette Ryan discusses gender open parenting, a model allowing children to determine their own gender in their own time without imposing gender expectations based on assigned sex at birth. Accordi...

New Episode: GENDER OPEN PARENTING
Dr. Nanette Ryan explains how gender open parenting gives children space to explore identity while cultivating autonomy and critical thinking skills about social constructs.
#bioethics #genderopenparenting #gender
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"Anything you can do, I can do bleeding." The rise of femtech reveals a central tension in feminism: do we celebrate our biological differences or fight against being defined by them? New tech is changing how we think about our bodies.

Beyond Bleeding: How Period Tracking Apps Redefine Health - Undisciplinary Dr. Andrea Ford, cultural and medical anthropologist, explores the fascinating world of femtech and period tracking apps, revealing how these technologies are transforming our understanding of bodies,...

Period tracking apps aren't just about fertility anymore. They're part of a $50B "femtech" industry that promises self-knowledge but delivers your most intimate data to corporations. How much of yourself are you willing to share for "optimization"? www.buzzsprout.com/1104002/epis...

The COVID Memory Gap: Reflections Five Years Later - Undisciplinary Five years after COVID-19 upended our lives, we've developed a curious collective amnesia. When was the last time you seriously reflected on playground closures, door-to-door testing teams, or the "di...

"People aren't saying they wouldn't do lockdowns again—they just want more transparency and respect." New research challenges the narrative about public trust being destroyed by COVID measures. Our conversation on what's really changed in 5 years. www.buzzsprout.com/1104002/epis...

Five Years of Undisciplinary! - Undisciplinary We celebrate five years of Undisciplinary by reflecting on our journey and the changing academic landscape since our podcast began in July 2020.• Chris and Jane discuss recent conference experiences, ...

Undisciplinary turns FIVE today!
Thank you to all the guests and listeners over the past five years. It has been a joy and pleasure; marked by sadness and gratitude for Courtney.
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After USAID: what now for aid and Africa? Seize this opportunity to reframe aid and centre local health needs The Trump administration’s shocking decision to dismantle the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) overnight ...

We also discussed this editorial Seye co-authored with Catherine Kyobutungi and Ebere Okereke
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The Foreign Gaze - Essays on Global Health - Seye Abimbola (EAN13 : 9782709930437) | Un éditeur pour le développement The Foreign Gaze - Essays on Global Health - Seye Abimbola (EAN13 : 9782709930437)

Here is a link to "The Foreign Gaze: Essays on Global Health" and the incredible cover.
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Decolonizing Health: Why "Global" Health Is a Problematic Concept with Seye Abimbola - Undisciplinary A/Prof Seye Abimbola explores how global health as a concept reinforces colonial power structures and argues for decentering Western institutions in health governance. His critique reveals how aid flo...

Latest episode with @seyeabimbola.bsky.social discussing:
- decolonial politics of USAID
- the problem of "global" health
- journal gatekeeping
- Seye's new book "The Foreign Gaze" and more! www.buzzsprout.com/1104002/epis...

"Worst Dinner Guest Ever?" Food intolerances, gut issues, and the ethics of hosting - Undisciplinary Part 2 of our conversation with philosopher Megan Dean. We explore the ethics of hosting and the tensions that arise when accommodating guests with dietary restrictions. We dive into her paper "The Wo...

Why do we get so worked up about other people's food choices? Our latest episode with philosopher Megan Dean dives into the ethics of hosting, gut issues, and why epistemic humility matters at the dinner table. What's your most challenging hosting experience? www.buzzsprout.com/1104002/epis...

Why do we fear fat? - ABC listen For most of history, body size has been about more than just health — it’s been a tool of control. From colonial ideals of “discipline” to modern-day diet culture, our ideas about fatness and thinness...

Undisciplinary's @janewilliams141.bsky.social was on a panel with @thebodzilla.bsky.social, @kathrynmackay.bsky.social and Tess Royale Clancy discussing fat liberation, healthism, and resisting fatphobia inside & outside healthcare. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Latest episode [link in bio], discusses how almost all healthcare professionals now agree weight stigma is "bad", but for different reasons & offering different "solutions". Need to critique pathologization of bodies, not just stigmatization.
#weightstigma #bodypositive #fatacceptance #bioethics

Beyond the Scales: Obesity Ethics and Weight Stigma - Undisciplinary Chris and Jane kick off 2025 discussing their recent publication in the British Medical Bulletin titled "Obesity: Ethical Issues" and exploring how conversations about weight stigma have evolved in re...

First Episode for 2025!
Discussing obesity ethics, Ozempic, and importance of critiquing pathologization of bodies that justifies and enables weight stigma.
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Summer Edition: Re-post of 2021 conversation with Bryan Mukandi on Race and Medical Power - Undisciplinary Each episode, sometimes academics, Courtney Hempton, Jane Williams and Chris Mayes take an undisciplined dive (i.e. bellyflop) into the underwater caverns of history, ethics and politics of health. Th...

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The Ethical Frontier - YouTube Interviews about ethics and other interesting topics.

My podcast has covered various topics including Confucian philosophy, the ethics of life sentences, assisted suicide, libertarianism, and gender.

If you're interested, please check it out!

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Bullshit and Misinformation in Healthcare: talking with Peter West-Oram - Undisciplinary **Below is AI generated**Is solidarity in healthcare a double-edged sword? That’s the intriguing question we explore with our returning guest, Pete West-Oram. In this episode, we dissect how solidarit...

I recently spoke to @janewilliams141.bsky.social and @chrismayes.bsky.social for their wonderful "Undisciplinary" Podcast. Part two of our conversation, on Bullshit and misinformation in health, is here: www.buzzsprout.com/1104002/epis...

Solidarity, Ethics, and Global Justice with Peter West-Oram Part1 - Undisciplinary **Below is AI Generated**What if the key to equitable healthcare lies in the power of solidarity? Join us as we explore this profound question with Dr. Peter West-Oram, a senior lecturer in bioethics,...

I recently spoke to @janewilliams141.bsky.social and @chrismayes.bsky.social for their wonderful "Undisciplinary" Podcast. Part one of our conversation, on solidarity, justice and global health, is here: www.buzzsprout.com/1104002/epis...

Love, Grief, and Empathy: Undisciplinary reflections on 2024 - Undisciplinary **Below is AI generated**This episode explores the complexities of grief during festive seasons, focusing on the interplay between love, loss, and holiday traditions. Insights from bell hooks highligh...

End of year reflections on bell hooks, love, & grief in interpersonal & global relations. undisciplinary.buzzsprout.com/1104002/epis...