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Climb Your Mountain#46 – For You If You're Struggling AloneWe all have this romantic idea that when we most need support, our friends will lean in.And sometimes they do. But very often, they don't.It's pretty common for people experiencing grief and loss to find themselves alone, forgotten, or misunderstood when they need community most.Even intimate partnerships get impacted. It's more common for a marriage to end after a major loss or the death of a child, for example.So how should we take it when our support system seems to be distancing from us? How can we...
2023-08-2251 min
Long Covid Podcast95 - Dr Élaina Gauthier-Mamaril - "Long Covid, Zombies & Crip Prophecies"Episode 95 of the Long Covid Podcast is a chat with the fabulous Élaina Gauthier-Mamaril, Interdisciplinary Research Fellow at the Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society at the University of Edingurgh. She has experience of disability through ME/CFS and is also presenting part of her research at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer as a show - "Long Covid, Zombies & Crip Prophecies"This is such an interesting discussion about disability in general as well as Élaina's research and how it is important going forward.Tickets for "Long Covid, Zombies & Crip Prophecies"8 Aug:...
2023-08-0339 min
Philosophy Casting CallSh*tposting and Algorithm Hygiene w/Jess RauchbergContent note: Because of the topic, this episode will contain some mild swearing.
The end of season 3 has arrived! To go out with fanfare, Élaina interviews digital communications scholar Jess Rauchberg about the rhetoric act of sh*tposting on various social media platforms and how various hygiene policies change the ways in which a wide variety of people (from Nazis to disability activists) engage with culture. This is the perfect episode to listen to if you are curious about the philosophy of social media or if you want to know how in the world Lea Michele, the S...
2023-03-091h 02Philosophy Casting CallA Critique of Distributive Global Health Justice w/Agomoni Ganguli-MitraWhat does interdisciplinarity mean when your discipline is interdisciplinary? In this episode, bioethicist and global health ethicist Agomoni Ganguli-Mitra talks about using philosophical theories alongside scientific epistemologies and feminist approaches to shape our understanding of ‘global health ethics’. Specifically, she gets into her critique of the popular model of distributive justice.
How to reach Agomoni
Website: https://www.law.ed.ac.uk/people/dr-agomoni-ganguli-mitra
Twitter: @GanguliMitra
Texts mentioned in the episode (All links are affiliated to Bookshop.org UK and any purchases made through them will generate a small commission that help...
2023-03-0242 minPhilosophy Casting CallThe Both/And of AI and Trans Health w/Rebecca SanaeikiaIn this episode, Élaina talks about the ethical challenges of using AI tools in healthcare provision for transgender people with philosopher and bioethicist Rebecca Sanaeikia. They discuss the different versions of “top down” versus “bottom up” ethical strategies and the tension between needing more data on how trans people access healthcare and wanting to keep trans people safe.
How to reach Rebecca
https://beccasanaeikia.weebly.com/
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/logavaguy
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccasanaeikia/
And you can email her here: rebecca.sanaeikia@gmail.com
Tex...
2023-02-2335 minPhilosophy Casting CallBeing Near Birth w/Andrea FordIn this episode, Élaina interviews medical and cultural anthropologist and practising birth doula, Andrea Ford. Andrea discusses her trajectory as an interdisciplinary scholar and the power of studying liminal spaces to better understand what different cultures value.
CW: This episode contains discussion of fertility, pregnancy, and childbirth.
You can find out more about Andrea’s work here: https://andrealillyford.com/ and https://www.research.ed.ac.uk/en/persons/andrea-ford
Texts mentioned in the episode (All links are affiliated to Bookshop.org UK and any purchases made through them will generate a small com...
2023-02-0233 minPhilosophy Casting CallBlack Radical Liberalism w/Kristin WatersIn this episode, Élaina interview Kristin Waters, the author of Maria W. Stewart and the Roots of Black Political Thought about combatting epistemicide and choosing to write on philosophy of race as a white woman in the US.
You can buy Kristin’s book and learn more about her work on her website: www.kristin-waters.com
Listen to the Gilmore Girls tie-in episode of Women of Questionable Morals: Race and Politics and GG, Oh My!
Texts mentioned in the episode (All links are affiliated to Bookshop.org UK and any purchases made through the...
2023-01-2638 minPhilosophy Casting CallNon-Ideal Theories of (Trans)genders w/Matthew CullIn this episode, Élaina interviews fellow philosopher Matthew Cull about the difference between “ideal” and “non-ideal” ethical theories in relation to access to healthcare for transgender people in the UK.
You can read Matthew’s work here:
“Against Abolition”, Feminist Philosophy Quarterly, 2019
“Demarcating the Social World with Hume”, Philosophical Papers, 2022
Texts mentioned in the episode (All links are affiliated to Bookshop.org UK and any purchases made through them will generate a small commission that helps to support the podcast):
Sexual Hegemony: Statecraft, Sodomy, and Capital in the Rise of the World System...
2023-01-1941 minPhilosophy Casting CallMetagnosis and Narrative Medicine w/Danielle SpencerIn this episode, Élaina interviews Danielle Spencer, the author of “Metagnosis: Revelatory Narratives of Health and Identity”. Danielle explains what she means by “narrative medicine” and what the COVID-19 pandemic and the genre of physician memoirs can tell us about what still needs to happen before we can achieve more holistic healthcare.
You can reach Danielle and find her work on her website: https://www.daniellespencer.com/
You can read my review of “Metagnosis” here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DtWQScs-arO8Hd3T8BNVDpxFFEHgNjh4/view?usp=sharing
Texts mentioned in the episode (All links are...
2023-01-1235 minPhilosophy Casting CallEthics of Kinship in the Archive w/Hannah Sullivan-FacknitzWe are back for Season 3 and an exploration of interdisciplinarity with an interview with crip, mad, activist historian Hannah Sullivan-Facknitz. We talk about retraining ourselves to do anti-extractivist archival work and about how our disabled identities and kinships shape our scholarly work.
You can find out more about Hannah’s work on Twitter @hannahnthewolf and on their website: https://hannahandthewolf.wordpress.com/
Texts recommended in the episode (All links are affiliated to Bookshop.org UK and any purchases made through them will generate a small commission that helps to support the podcast):
Academic Ab...
2023-01-0548 minPhilosophy Casting CallSeason 3 Trailer: What Is Interdisciplinarity?Philosophy Casting Call is back with a brand new season! For season 3, I, Élaina, your favourite philosophy podcast host, am exploring the meaning of interdisciplinarity. Is it just a buzzword? Is it the future of scholarship? Have we been doing it all along?
To help me answer these metaphysical questions I opened the casting call to non-philosophers who use philosophical concepts or methodologies. So prepare yourself to experience the talents of historians, anthropologists, medical humanists, and new media scholars in addition to “official” philosophers.
I also got a sponsor! Thanks to the Centre for Biomedicine, Self...
2023-01-0301 min
Women of Questionable Morals: A Gilmore Girls Deep DiveWHY Did You Engage in Gener-Yale-tional Trauma?The time has come and the time is now. We have not listened to those who said we could not podcast (and by “those” we mostly mean our busy schedules and pesky time zones) and now we give you our Season 1 finale: the oft-requested episode on Rory dropping out of Yale.
This topic leads us to discuss mental health, so if you think you would benefit from talking to a professional, here are some resources you may want to explore. We recognise that mental health support and services are not accessible to everyone, so we also encourage you...
2022-11-041h 13Women of Questionable Morals: A Gilmore Girls Deep DiveThe Mother Lode: Emily v. LorelaiIt’s the mother of all mother-daughter relationships. It’s a trainwreck we cannot look away from. If you ask Lorelai, it is like living with Stalin, but Emily says she’s just being dramatic. That’s right, it’s time for our Emily & Lorelai episode! They laugh, they cry, they are passive aggressive with each other, they are aggressive with each other, they love and harm each other in quick succession, and we can’t get enough. We also spill the tea on Richard, and, SPOILER: It was the patriarchy all along.
CW: Discussions of domestic neglect, con...
2022-10-141h 01
New Voices in the History of PhilosophyPodcasting as Scholarship: A Conversation with Élaina Gauthier-Mamaril of the Philosophy Casting Call PodcastIn this special collaborative episode, Haley and Olivia speak with Élaina Gauthier-Mamaril, a philosopher and podcaster who produces and hosts the Philosophy Casting Call podcast. Philosophy Casting Call shines a spotlight on thinkers, topics, and themes that are underrepresented in academic philosophy, which listeners will recognize as a mission dear to our own podcast as well. We highly recommend giving Philosophy Casting Call (and Élaina’s other podcasts) a listen! While our conversation emphasizes the theme of podcasting as scholarship, we reflect on a range of topics throughout, including getting started in podcasting, the differences between general-audience podcasting and podc...
2022-10-011h 03Women of Questionable Morals: A Gilmore Girls Deep DiveGilmore, Gatekeep, GirlbossIt’s time for our feminism analysis episode! We give the show credit, but don’t shy away from pointing out the problematic liberal White individualist “lean in” feminism of Lorelai and Rory. There is so much to cover, so maybe we’ll make a part 2?
Put October 2 in your diaries, for ‘tis the day Sariah and Élaina will cook a recipe from the Official Gilmore Girls Cookbook live on Instagram at 12 pm PST/ 8 pm BST.
Here is a sample of episodes for your reference:
CORE:
Pilot
S1e14: “That Damn Donna Reed”
S3e4: “...
2022-09-2352 minWomen of Questionable Morals: A Gilmore Girls Deep Dive"Don't Hate Me Cause I'm Beautiful"...Gilmore Girls, Fatphobia, and Pretty PrivilegeWelcome back! For this week’s episode we’re jumping into fatphobia, pretty privilege, and the role that they play in the world of our beloved Gilmore Girls. We dissect what it means for the show, the characters, and of course Rory’s infamous ballet recital review. Stay tuned until the very end for a sneak peek at the final two episodes for this season!
Listen to our crossover episode on Élaina’s podcast, Bookshelf Remix
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Follow Sariah Emmanuel @bookedsolidpocast
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Core...
2022-09-0245 minWomen of Questionable Morals: A Gilmore Girls Deep DiveChristopher "I Love You Lor" Hayden..."Oh, and Rory too""Hey Lor"..."Hi kiddo"...If you're anything like us, hearing those words sends you running because it means Christopher Hayden has just entered the scene. Today, we’re going to be talking about the many shortcomings of Christopher and analyze the impact that his behavior has on Lorelai and Rory's lives.
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Follow Sariah Emmanuel @bookedsolidpocast
Follow Élaina Gauthier-Mamaril @bookshelfremix
Core Episodes:
S1E15: "Christopher Returns"
S2E22: "I Can't Get Started"
S5E11: "Women of Questionable Morals"
S5E13: "Wedding Bell Blues"
S6E22...
2022-08-1249 minWomen of Questionable Morals: A Gilmore Girls Deep DiveGG and Race and Politics, Oh My!Today we’re talking about the way that race and politics intersect in the world of Stars Hollow. We give credit where it’s due and critique where it’s lacking, but it all comes from our love of the show. As long-time GG fans and BIPOC women ourselves, we thought this would be a really interesting topic to discuss.
P.S. Enjoy our Pro-Season 1 Luke rant!
Follow @woqmpod on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
Follow Sariah Emmanuel @bookedsolidpocast
Follow Élaina Gauthier-Mamaril @bookshelfremix
Core Episodes:
S1E8: "Love & War & Snow"
S...
2022-07-2249 min
Women of Questionable Morals: A Gilmore Girls Deep DiveLet's Talk About Sex, GGIt’s all in the title. Today we’ll be talking about sex and the somewhat troubling role it plays in the Gilmore Girls universe, particularly with its female characters (there’s a pattern there that is a real head scratcher). We’ll be diving deeper into this theme with Rory, Lorelai, Paris, Lane, and Sherry.
We did our first IG live! In case you missed it, you can find it in our feed @woqmpod. We talked at length about various GG plot points and devolved into chats about PLL, Desperate Housewives, and Love Island. We’ll be doing t...
2022-07-0150 minWomen of Questionable Morals: A Gilmore Girls Deep DiveLogan & Rory in All Their GloryWe tried to give them a fair shake, but it's pretty obvious that we are not the biggest fans of the Rory and Logan relationship… Things get heated, but we hope you enjoy our antics! Listen all the way to the end for a blooper. CN: We do use some adult language in this episode. You can also listen to our bookcast crossover episode reviewing “Several People Are Typing” by Calvin Kasulke on Booked Solid’s feed right now! Please rate and review Women of Questionable Morals on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The first 20 reviewers will be entered in our give...
2022-06-1049 minWomen of Questionable Morals: A Gilmore Girls Deep DiveRory & Jess & All That MessWelcome back to Friday night dinner! We’re so glad that you could join us and that you didn’t show up with a black eye after being beaked by a swan. Today, we’ll be discussing one of the more contentious topics of the GG community, Rory and Jess, and all of the shenanigans that ensue from this particular coupling. So, please do come in, grab a drink, and make yourself comfortable, you may be here a while!
Please rate and review Women of Questionable Morals on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! The first 20 reviewers will be entere...
2022-05-2052 minWomen of Questionable Morals: A Gilmore Girls Deep DiveIntro and Pilot PromisesWe are here, we are women, and we have questionable morals. Welcome to our very first Friday night dinner! Please come in and hand your coat to the maid, according to Emily, that’s why she’s there. We'll begin the evening with drinks and rapid fire questioning, get to know one another over the main course, and close out the meal over dessert and a discussion of the Gilmore Girls pilot. We invite you all to join us, please bring your questions, comments, and hot takes. We are so excited to have you and, unlike Emily, we promise not...
2022-05-2043 min
Philosophy Casting CallA Transformative Practice w/Jimena SoléIn this season finale, Élaina interviews Jimena Solé, a professor of philosophy at the University of Buenos Aires. Jimena talks about her dislike of school growing up, her discovery of Spinoza, and why she believes that philosophising in Argentina and South America can be a transformative decolonial practice.The first half of the episode focuses on Jimena’s personal link to philosophy and the second half covers her work on the reception of European theories in Argentina.Read Jimena’s academic work: https://uba.academia.edu/MariaJimenaSoleRead the open access journal Ideas: http...
2022-04-1842 minPhilosophy Casting CallGatekeeping, Class, and Applied Epistemology w/Louise DurhamIn this episode, Élaina interviews Louise Durham, a PhD student in philosophy at the University of Aberdeen. Louise talks about the three “lightbulb moments” that motivated her decision to pursue academic philosophy. This episode is for all those who have been told to give up and who kept going mostly out of spite. It’s also for everyone who ever failed a logic class. You’re in good company.You can follow Louise Durham on Twitter @louderlh and out Instagram @philosophyreads.Book mentioned in this episode:“Miseducation: Inequality, Education & the Working Classes”, by Diane Reay
2022-04-0428 minPhilosophy Casting CallRelational Aesthetic Subjectivities w/Judith-Frederike PoppIn this episode, Élaina interviews Dr Judith-Frederike Popp, a post-doctoral researcher in philosophical aesthetics at the University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt’s Faculty of Design. They address, among other things, topics of theory-practice interdisciplinarity, what it means to be a relation subject, and the aesthetic agency of online influencers.You can register for “Taking Sides: Design and art between autonomy and intervention”, an interdisciplinary hybrid symposium held in Würzburg and online on the 20th and 21st of May 2022.You can register by emailing this address: symposium.fg@fhws.deOr by visiting t...
2022-03-2139 minPhilosophy Casting CallPedagogies of Resistance w/Danna AdunaIn this episode, Danna Aduna, assistant professor of philosophy at the University of the Philippines: Baguio, tells Élaina why she no longer wants to teach male philosophers and how she gets creative with assigned syllabi by experimenting with different ways of running her classrooms.Content note: This episode contains non-graphic discussions of sexual harassment, sexual violence, and misogyny.You can follow Danna’s activism on https://timesupateneo.org/ and on Twitter @TimesUpAteneo and @WomenDoingPhilo.Books mentioned in this episode:Living The Feminist Life, by Sara AhmedEpistemic Injustice: Power and...
2022-03-0740 min
Projet Consentement 🎙Le BaladoEp.4 - Partie 2 - Le pouvoir: élever plutôt que dominerDans cette deuxième partie, Dre Gauthier-Mamaril nous amène à réfléchir sur la manière de voir et d’exercer notre pouvoir, de sorte qu’il puisse nous bénéficier à nous, mais aussi au plus grand nombre. Elle nous invite également, en tant que société, à revisiter notre conception du pouvoir de sorte à ce qu’elle puisse inclure un plus grand nombre de personnes, des groupes et de situations.
Les thèmes abordés:
- L'importance de la solidarité dans l'exercice du pouvoir (2m37s)
- Les responsabilités liées à l'exercice du pouvoi...
2022-02-2443 minProjet Consentement 🎙Le BaladoEp.4 - Partie 1 - Le pouvoir: élever plutôt que dominerDans cet épisode, nous discutons de pouvoir avec Dre Élaina Gauthier-Mamaril, philosophe et spécialiste des relations de pouvoir asymétriques entre patients et institutions.
Dre Gauthier-Mamaril nous propose une vision relationnelle du pouvoir qui le conçoit comme un moyen pouvant élever soi-même et les autres, vers leur plein potentiel. Elle nous amène également à voir comme une telle vision du pouvoir peut nous amener à créer une égalité des chances des personnes perçues comme différentes de la norme.
Les thèmes abordés:
- Le pouvoir, c'est quoi? (6m13s)
- L'i...
2022-02-2431 minPhilosophy Casting CallFrom Aristotle to Waste Colonialism w/Jesi Taylor CruzPlease enjoy my conversation with Black Jewish philosopher Jesi Taylor Cruz on waste colonialism, flourishing, and anti-colonial philosophy. You might notice the sounds of life, aka seagulls on my side and the hustle and bustle of New York and the coos of a small human on Jesi’s side. I hope this only adds to your enjoyment.Content note: There is some swearing in this episode as well as discussions of colonial violence, ableism and racism.Jesi mentions the works of Max Liboiron and you can find a list of their articles here:ht...
2022-02-2155 minPhilosophy Casting CallThe Ethics of AI from a Buddhist Perspective w/Soraj HongladaromIn this season premiere, Élaina interviews Professor Soraj Hongladarom, author of The Ethics of AI and Robotics: A Buddhist Viewpoint. They discuss finding a way through traditional history of philosophy to interdisciplinary philosophical work.You can find Soraj on Twitter @sonamsangboRate and review the podcast wherever you listen!Find Philosophy Casting Call on Twitter and Instagram @philoccpodFind the transcripts at https://www.elainagauthiermamaril.com/philosophy-casting-call-podcastYou can support the podcast on Ko-Fi.com/philoccpodPhilosophy Casting Call is hosted, edited, and produced by Élaina Gauthier-Mamaril...
2022-02-0739 minPhilosophy Casting CallSeason 2 TrailerPhilosophy Casting Call is back for season 2! I’m Élaina Gauthier-Mamaril, your host and resident casting director. This season, I took a trip around the world and interviewed underrepresented philosophers who live and work in 6 different countries.Join me as I ask professors, postdocs, and graduate students how they got into the ethics of AI, decolonial environmentalism, social epistemology, and much more. Make sure you follow Philosophy Casting Call on your favourite podcatcher and you won’t miss the season 2 premiere on the 7th of February!Rate and review the podcast wherever you listen!Fin...
2022-01-3100 minPhilosophy Casting CallOn counter-narratives and writing the books we want to read w/Kathryn BelleIn this season finale, Élaina interviews Kathryn Belle, founder of the Collegium of Black Women Philosophers, associate professor at Penn State University, and owner and director of La Belle Vie Coaching. They discuss Prof Belle’s work on philosophy of race and engaging with black feminist philosophical scholarship on Simone de Beauvoir’s “The Second Sex”.You can find Kathryn’s teaching and research interests here: https://www.kathrynsophiabelle.com/And you can find out more about La Belle Vie Coaching here: http://www.kathrynbelle.com/Article mentioned in this episode:Kathryn T...
2021-08-0934 minPhilosophy Casting CallOn creative philosophical practices and the power of showing up w/Jen ScuroThis is the one where Élaina asks Jen Scuro about her artistic practice’s place in all the stages of her academic career. Plus, there’s a bonus update at the end!CN: Ableism and miscarriageYou can learn more about Jen on her website: https://jenniferscurophd.squarespace.com/home and find teaching resources on her Academia.edu page: https://molloy.academia.edu/JenniferScuroBooks mentioned in the episode: Addressing Ableism, by Jennifer Scuro The Pregnancy (does not equal) Childbearing Project: A Phenomenology of Miscarriage, by Jennifer Scuro The Queer Art o...
2021-07-2651 minPhilosophy Casting CallOn gender justice in sport w/Beth DoranThis is the one where Élaina and Beth Doran discuss what it means to feel “capable” in philosophy, applied philosophy, and questions of gender justice in sport.As mentioned in the episode, I recommend checking out Translash Podcast ep 15: Trans Athletes Speak Out and Translash Media’s mini series “The Anti-Trans Machine”, which starts with the episode “It’s Not Really About Sports”.Articles mentioned in this episode: “Against sexual discrimination in sport”, by Torbjörn Tännsjö “Sex Equality in Sports”, by Jane English “Out of Bounds? A Critique of the New Policies on Hyperandrogeni...
2021-07-1241 minPhilosophy Casting CallOn trigger warnings as epistemic virtues w/Anna V.This is the one where Élaina interviews Anna V. about loving theory, feminist philosophy of language, and the importance of trigger warnings for epistemic quality.You can follow Anna on Twitter @a_nonamename where they post about their research and new publications.Books mentioned in this episode: “The Coddling of the American Mind”, by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt “Re-Enchanting the World: Feminism and the Politics of the Commons”, by Silvia Federici “The Feminist and the Sex Offender: Confronting Sexual Harm, Ending State Violence”, by Erica R. Meiners and Judith LevineArticle men...
2021-06-2850 minPhilosophy Casting CallOn public philosophy, reparations, and teaching in jail w/Lisa Martinez-KatoutThis is the one where Élaina interviews Lisa Martinez-Katout on asking for what you need in philosophy and teaching others to never stop asking questions. You can find out more about Lisa on her website: https://lisamm-k.com/. You can learn more about the Center for Public Philosophy at UC Santa Cruz here and here.Articles mentioned in this episode: "Roasting Ethics" by Luvell Anderson "Racist Humor", by Luvell AndersonRemember to rate and review the podcast wherever you listen! You can find Philosophy Casting Call on Twitter and Instagram @philoccpod, read t...
2021-06-1436 minPhilosophy Casting CallOn the state of philosophy of disability w/Shelley TremainThis is the episode where Élaina interviews Shelley Tremain on her work in feminist philosophy of disability. Rate and review Philosophy Casting Call on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Find Philosophy Casting Call on Twitter and Instagram @philoccpod Find the transcripts at https://www.elainagauthiermamaril.com/philosophy-casting-call-podcast You can support the podcast on Ko-Fi.com/philoccpod Follow Shelley on Twitter @biopoliticalph and www.biopoliticalphilosophy.com You can find her publications on PhilPeople Find the Dialogues on Disabi...
2021-05-3138 minPhilosophy Casting CallSeason 1 trailerThis is the one where Élaina introduces the podcast!Hi! My name is Élaina Gauthier-Mamaril and I’m the host of a new fortnightly podcast: Philosophy Casting Call! Have you ever heard of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates? Well, this is not about them! Philosophy Casting Call is where I, your friendly neighbourhood philosopher, interview professors, grad students, and non-academics to find out what philosophy looks like now and try to shine a spotlight on thinkers, topics, and themes that are underrepresented in academic philosophy.If you are into discovering more about the philosophy of disability or how...
2021-04-2300 min