
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. They are joined by a cocktail of erudite, cantankerous and more qualified guests to talk through everything from the history of feminist bioethics to why acronyms are a curse and unnecessary evil. Plus, they break down the latest biopolitical news, discuss #bioethicstwitter bin-fires, and dig up forgotten gems from the archive. New episodes drop every Thursday.
Podcasting since 2020 • 77 episodes
Undisciplinary
Latest Episodes
"Worst Dinner Guest Ever?" Food intolerances, gut issues, and the ethics of hosting. Dr Megan Dean Pt2
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 Worst Dinner Guest Ever" to understand why peo...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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37:47

Philosophy of Food: Discussing food restrictions, identity, and care with Dr Megan Dean Pt1
Philosopher Megan Dean joins us to explore the complex ethics of food restrictions, from hospital feeding tubes to revealing how deeply our identity and relationships are intertwined with what and how we eat.In this episode we discuss
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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50:15

Beyond the Scales: Obesity Ethics and Weight Stigma
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 recent years.• Jane shares her expe...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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32:20

Summer Edition: Re-post of 2023 conversation with Patty Thille on Obesity, Weight Stigma and Big Pharma
**Below is AI generated**This episode discusses weight stigma as a systemic issue deeply rooted in healthcare practices, often leading to misdiagnosis and mistreatment of individuals based on their body size. Dr. Patty Thille highlights...
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