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Law at the End of the WorldLegal geographies of water - Episode 8 (with Cristy Clark)In this episode of 'Law at the End of the World', hosts Elizabeth Macpherson and Cristy Clark discuss the intersection of environmental law and human rights, and launch Cristy's new book, Legal Geographies of Water: The Spaces, Places and Narratives of Human-Water Relations.Cristy and Liz explore the lessons from the wideranging water governance case studies in Cristy's groundbreaking book, Including Flint and Detroit, Chile, South Africa, Manila and the Whanganui River in Aotearoa New Zealand across water commodification, financialisation and relationality. Their conversation emphasises the importance of community-led, grassroots water governance and Cristy makes the case...2025-07-041h 20Law at the End of the WorldGreen transitional justice, reparations, and ecocide - Episode 7 (with Rachel Killean)In this episode of Law at the End of the World, hosts Cristy & Liz discuss updates in environmental law, focusing on the concept of ecocide and its implications for justice. Dr Rachel Killean joins to discuss how her experiences in Cambodia shaped her focus on transitional and environmental justice. She introduces her upcoming book, Green Transitional Justice and reflects on the value of reparative approaches and curiosity in research. Show notesLondon Climate Action Week Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Bread Just CauseGovernment undermines regional powers to protect coastal biodiversityWetland restoration is seen as sunk c...2025-06-191h 36Law at the End of the WorldOceans of knowledge - Episode 6 (with Karen Fisher, Emily Parke, Dan Hikuroa and Linda Faulkner)In this special episode of Law at the End of the World, we feature a discussion with leading ocean governance experts Dr Karen Fisher, Dr Emily Parke, Associate Professor Dan Hikuroa & Linda Faulkner. Recorded live during an event aligned with the UN Oceans Conference in Nice, they dive into the future of ocean law and governance.Guests unpack the complexities of marine regulation, urging inclusive approaches that centre Indigenous knowledge, local perspectives, and western science. Liz and Cristy reflect through the lens of legal pluralism and share their hot takes on recent legal developments.This...2025-06-141h 55Law at the End of the WorldWater connects us all - Episode 5 (with Aurora Kagawa-Viviani)In this episode of Law at the End of the World, we’re joined by interdisciplinary water researcher Dr Aurora Kagawa-Viviani, who shares her journey navigating the complex, and often joyful, terrain of collaborative, community-based research. Aurora speaks to the importance of building relationships across university and community settings, integrating Indigenous knowledge systems, and maintaining balance between academic life and personal wellbeing.Cristy and Liz discuss their own experiences in interdisciplinary legal research, sharing lessons learned from working across fields. The episode wraps up with hot takes on recent developments in environmental law.Show no...2025-05-311h 28Law at the End of the WorldPrefiguring a better, post-growth world - Episode 4 (with Birsha Ohdedar)In this episode of Law at the End of the World, we’re joined by Dr Birsha Ohdedar - legal scholar, climate justice advocate, and thinker on post-growth futures. Birsha shares his academic journey, insights on navigating the tensions between scholarly work and real-world impact, and reflections on law's role in climate and environmental justice. He speaks on the promise of post-growth frameworks, prefigurative legalities, and the importance of slowing down to reimagine what law can do.Reflecting on Birsha’s interview, hosts Cristy Clark and Elizabeth Macpherson explore the challenges of parenting within academia and make a ca...2025-05-191h 27Law at the End of the WorldThriving as an academic (and pracademic) - Episode 3In this episode, Elizabeth and Cristy discuss the concept of 'pracademia' - the intersection of academic and practical legal work. Thie conversation begins with reflections from Liz's recent keynote address for early career researchers (ECRs) in Canterbury, titled How to survive (and thrive) as an academic. Topics include insights on surviving (and thriving) in academia, emphasising the role of 'shameless self-promotion' and embracing rejection as a ncessary part of acadmic life and of growth. Cristy adds her perspective with a candid confession of her obsession with productivity hacks featuring shoutouts to On the Reg and TextExpander2025-05-101h 03Law at the End of the WorldScience was never neutral - Episode 2 (with Ritodhi Chakraborty)SummaryIn this episode of Law at the End of the World, Elizabeth Macpherson speaks with our guest Dr Ritodhi Chakraborty about his journey into academia. He shares highlights the importance of the humanities and social sciences in contributing to the world's most pressing issues and that environmental sciences could benefit from expanding into alternative knowledges to ensure their work is grounded in diverse knowledge systems. He introduces the concept of maladaptation, critiques traditional environmentalism, and stresses upon the significance of Indigenous knowledge in climate solutions. The conversation also explores the ethics of res...2025-04-271h 27Law at the End of the WorldCollaboration in the climate crisis - Episode 1 (with Julia Dehm)In this episode of Law at the End of the World we are joined by natural resources and climate law scholar Julia Dehm. Julia discusses the challenges of balancing theoretical research work with real-world research impact, the importance of mainstreaming climate change in legal education, and the juggle of balancing a career with family responsibilities. In addition to reflecting on Julia's talk, Cristy and Liz discuss recent developments in environmental law, and reflect on their future research directions and the need for collaboration within the legal community.Show notes See below fo...2025-04-251h 08
Badass Women in BusinessFrom Shark Tank to Short Term Rentals: Jayla Siciliano on Funding, Burnout, and Rebuilding on Her TermsSend us a text🔥 Episode SummaryJayla Siciliano knows what it feels like to chase the dream, hit burnout, and completely rebuild. After raising half a million dollars without connections, surviving a product launch disaster, and landing a Shark Tank deal with Mark Cuban, she walked away from it all to create something that actually supports her life. Today, she runs a bi-coastal luxury short term rental company and hosts the Seed Money Podcast to help early stage founders get funded and stay sane.In this episode, Jayla gets real about the...2025-04-2239 min
Crimes & ClosetsHalloween Collab with WHITWHey Closet Sisters and WHITW fans! We are back with our annual Halloween episode. We are so excited to bring you the 5th installment. Join us as Jess and Cristy tell crazy stories about some satanic cult madness. There are lots of twists and turns in these cases, so hold onto you pants and snuggle in for some crazy campfire stories!
Sources for Jess:
https://www.murderpedia.org/male.G/g/gecht-robin.htm
https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/The_Ripper_Crew
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/ripper-crew-victims-thomas-kokoraleis/
https...2024-10-281h 41Badass Women in BusinessRedefining Women's Health: Mo Carrier on Innovating the Condom Industry and Breaking Stigmas in Sexual WellnessSend us a textIn this episode of the Badass Women in Business podcast, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Mo Carrier, co-founder of MyBliss®, to discuss the journey behind building a sexual wellness brand dedicated to women's health. Mo opens up about her personal experiences with birth control and how it led her to start MyBliss®, a company focused on developing condoms that prioritize women’s comfort and vaginal health. She shares the challenges of breaking into the market, particularly as a young female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry.From facing sexism while raising capi...2024-10-2249 minBadass Women in BusinessBreaking Barriers in STEM: Jayshree Seth on Leadership, Innovation, and AdvocacySend us a textIn this episode of Badass Women in Business, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate at 3M. Jayshree shares her journey from being a scientist focused on research to becoming an advocate for science, diversity, and representation in STEM.Jayshree talks about the evolving role of thought leadership in her work, explaining how it pushes her to think beyond her immediate projects and consider broader societal impacts. She emphasizes the importance of public perception and why it’s critical to make science more visible an...2024-10-1546 minBadass Women in BusinessFrom IT Leader to Beauty Innovator: Jen Sugermeyer’s Journey of Confidence, Transformation, and EmpowermentSend us a textIn this episode of the Badass Women in Business podcast, Aggie and Cristy chat with Jen Sugermeyer, Founder & CEO of ATA Cosmetics, to explore her inspiring journey from IT leadership to the beauty industry. Jen shares how her career shift allowed her to pursue her passion for creating impact, which led to the founding of ATA Cosmetics. She discusses her patented innovation, the Jade Applicator, a skincare and makeup tool that is changing the way we approach beauty routines.Jen’s story is rooted in personal development, having authored three books on...2024-10-0842 minBadass Women in BusinessHow Simone Cimiluca-Radzins is Helping Women Achieve Financial Independence on the Badass Women in Business PodcastSend us a textIn this episode of Badass Women in Business, hosts Aggie and Cristy welcome Simone Cimiluca-Radzins, CPA, entrepreneur, and founder of Freedom Sun, a financial empowerment platform for women. Simone shares her journey from growing up in financial instability to advising Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, and entrepreneurs on building financial independence.Throughout the conversation, Simone emphasizes the importance of financial literacy, mindset, and empowerment for women entrepreneurs. She breaks down how personal and professional growth can intersect and discusses practical tools like spreadsheets, manifestation, and human design that can help business owners overcome...2024-10-0150 minBadass Women in BusinessFrom Nurse to Fitness Entrepreneur: Empowering Mums Worldwide with Mari-Carmen Sanchez-MorrisSend us a textIn this episode of Badass Women in Business, hosts Aggie and Cristy chat with Mari-Carmen Sanchez-Morris, a former pediatric nurse with seven years of experience, now recognized as “the best women’s health and fitness expert for mums and mums-to-be.” With over 500 women supported through her fitness programs, Mari-Carmen has taken her expertise global with the FIT MAMA app, designed to provide accessible, holistic health and fitness guidance for mothers.Mari-Carmen opens up about her journey from nursing to entrepreneurship, driven by the gaps she noticed in reliable fitness information for pregna...2024-09-2444 minBadass Women in BusinessBreaking Barriers in Tech and Healthcare: Vicky Demas on Leadership, Loneliness, and Building Identifeye HealthSend us a textIn this episode of Badass Women in Business, hosts Aggie and Cristy sit down with Vicky Demas, the CEO of Identifeye Health (formerly Tesseract Health). Vicky brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare, leading teams, and launching innovative products. She shares how Identifeye Health leverages AI to revolutionize diagnostic tools, starting with retinal imaging to combat diabetic retinopathy—a disease that could lead to preventable blindness.Before joining Identifeye Health, Vicky was a product lead at GRAIL, where she contributed to the development of the Galleri multi-cancer early detection test. Prior to...2024-09-1737 minBadass Women in BusinessSuccess Isn’t a Solo Journey: How Alex Batdorf is Redefining Entrepreneurship with Community and PurposeSend us a textIn this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Alex Batdorf, founder of Get Sh!t Done, to discuss the importance of community in entrepreneurship. Alex opens up about her journey, starting and scaling businesses since she was 19, and how her experiences have shaped her mission to support women entrepreneurs in building businesses that truly align with their vision.Throughout the episode, Alex emphasizes the idea that success is not achieved alone, challenging the "hero's journey" narrative and stressing that entrepreneurship, like life, is...2024-09-1046 minBadass Women in BusinessMastering AI in Business: A Conversation with Laura Williams on Balancing Entrepreneurship and Personal GrowthSend us a textIn this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, Aggie and Cristy sit down with Laura Williams, the founder of In Sync Media, a marketing agency in Western Colorado. Laura shares her journey from working in graphic design and copywriting to becoming an unexpected business owner. Her story is rooted in her personal experiences as a wife and mother, navigating the unique challenges of a law enforcement and military family while building her business.Laura talks candidly about the impact of AI on her industry, reflecting on her initial concerns...2024-09-0351 minBadass Women in BusinessNavigating Romance Scams and Building Safe Dating Platforms with Nicole DrewSend us a textIn this episode of the Badass Women in Business Podcast, hosts Cristy and Aggie welcome Nicole Drew, the founder and CEO of Rater, a dating app focused on safety and authenticity. Nicole shares her personal story of being scammed on a dating app and how this experience led her to create Rater. She talks about the challenges she faced in the early stages of development, including finding the right developer and funding the project.Nicole discusses the unique features of Rater, including a star rating verification system, criminal checks, and ID...2024-08-2049 min
Maternal Narcissism UnmaskedEP 8 The Legacy of a Narcissistic Mother: Breaking the Cycle and Healing Generational TraumaWelcome to another episode of the Maternal Narcissism: Unmasked Podcast. In today's compelling episode titled "Legacy and break the cycle," we delve deep into the far-reaching impact of narcissistic motherhood and explore the crucial need to break the cycle of generational trauma. Host Cristy Murray, a certified neuro coach and survivor of covert narcissistic upbringing, shares her insights into generational trauma and offers actionable steps for healing and creating a new legacy. Throughout the episode, you will discover the heavy burden of generational trauma carried by those raised by narcissistic mothers, as well as the fears and challenges they...2024-08-0809 min