
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 • 82 episodes
Undisciplinary
Latest Episodes
Gender Open Parenting: A Path to Childhood Autonomy with Nanette Ryan
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. According to Dr Ryan, this approach creates space f...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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1:03:57

Beyond Bleeding: How Period Tracking Apps Redefine Health
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, health, and gender. The conversation examin...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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54:58

The COVID Memory Gap: Reflections Five Years Later
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 "disappointing Dan" press conferences? These on...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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33:06

Five Years of 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, noting the different atmospheres bet...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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25:08

Decolonizing Health: Why "Global" Health Is a Problematic Concept with Seye Abimbola
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 flows primarily benefit donor countries while c...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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1:01:17
