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Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningCan you stay friends with your ex? Lindsay interviews her ex boyfriend, Taylar MalloWhen most people think about breakups, they think: heartbreak, distance, and the quiet fading of someone who once meant everything. But what if that doesn’t have to be the case? What if love, instead of disappearing, could just... change? In this episode ofGetting Reflective, I’m sitting down with my ex, Taylar Mallo (he/him), to ask the question:Can you stay friends with your ex?Taylar isn’t just an old partner—he was the originalGetting Reflective listener, which definitely feels like a full-circle moment. We’re peeling back the layers of our relationship, from what...2025-02-061h 30

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningThe cost of conformity: SOGICE, pastoral harm, and queer resistance - Lindsay interviews Willow SiplingWillow Sipling (she/they) is a public policy sociologist who generates research and writing on social phenomena in the realm of labor, ethics, sociology of religion, and more. Willow has experience in higher education, HR, communications, and technology. Willow earned two Master’s degrees in humanities and is a sociology PhD student at Western Michigan University. In this episode, Willow and I dive into SOGICE, which stands for sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts. So, using frame analysis, we look at how while conversation therapy is one of the...2025-02-021h 23

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningIt’s not you, it’s society: language, shame, and disability justice - Lindsay interviews Alicia CioccaAlicia Ciocca (she/her/ella), is white and Latina, with Puerto Rican and Italian heritage. Alicia has been an educator in the NYC Department of Education for over 10 years, teaching students with disabilities. Recently, she left to start her own inclusive education coaching practice to bring Disabilities Studies in Education into the classroom. Alicia focuses on embedding disability identity, history, and culture into curricula, and fostering environments where children experience joy, pride in their identities, and success in learning through educator development and systems level change. In this episode, Ali...2025-01-1651 min

The Purple PawedcastUnlearning the Tools of Silence with Lindsay BindmanIn this episode, a wonderful friend of mine: Lindsay Bindman! Lindsay is an advocate, ally, sailor, and hostess of the "Getting Reflective" podcast, about unlearning the social norms that serve us poorly. Lindsay and I cover topics as diverse as learning to live life to its fullest, society as a tool for silence and punishment, and how you can actually meet nice people on the internet.REFERENCES:“Getting Reflective” website: https://www.gettingreflective.com/Follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaybinds/Listen to “Getting Reflective” on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca...2024-12-271h 09

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningHappy holidays & a look back at season 1Take a look back at season 1 in this short and sweet holiday episode. 2024-12-2030 min

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningAllyship in action: navigating gender identity, equity, and socioeconomics – Lindsay interviews Dr. Sawyer Phinney (season 1 finale)Dr. Sawyer Phinney (he/him) is a Senior Labour Economist for the Government of Alberta. Sawyer has a Master's of Political Economy from Carlton University, and a PHD in Human Geography from the University of Manchester. Sawyer is also deeply involved in advocacy work around trans rights and access to gender affirming care. From his early years grappling with societal expectations of gender to his powerful journey of unlearning the binary, Sawyer shares how transitioning has deepened his understanding of himself and the world around him, which included reflections on how to build emotionally a...2024-12-101h 10

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningLessons in love from a non-monogamist – Lindsay interviews Lauren HayesLauren Hayes (she/her) is a relationship coach in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializing in supporting ethically non-monogomous couples, including swingers, and the ENM-curious. Lauren shares about her own experience, opening her marriage six years ago, and how this inspired her to begin helping others wanting to do the same. Lauren and I discussed the things we need to have healthy, successful relationships - trust, commitment, and open communication, and reflected on how those are actually quite similar across both monogamous and non-monogamous relationships. Lauren helps us to understand where some of the stigma t...2024-11-2456 min

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningLiving authentically: from transition to transformation – Lindsay interviews Dr. Amethysta HerrickDr. Amethysta Herrick (she/her) is an exquisitely smart and funny transgender woman from Colorado. Ami has been a geneticist, chemist, and software engineer but now dedicates her time to challenging the notion that identity and gender are exclusive to the LGBTQ+ community. Through the lens of her transgender experience, she uses analogies and storytelling to break down complex ideas about sex, identity, gender theory, and feminism, promoting the essential equality of all humans. Amethysta’s mission is: to make expressing authentic identity safe and accessible for everyone, creating a world where these deeply hu...2024-11-161h 22

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningSocial (in)justice and labour unions – Lindsay & Abdullah interview LeahIn this episode, I switch up the format a little, as my wonderful friend, Abdullah Mushtaq (he/him) co-hosts this episode with me. Together, we interview Leah (she/her), an activist with strong roots organizing within communities and labour unions, both in Canada and the United States. We spoke about her earliest memories of social (in)justice, the modern realities of unions, trying to balance negotiating contracts vs campaigning for broader equity, and the process of unlearning the idea that it’s lazy to rest your mind and body. As you'll hear, Leah is an...2024-11-101h 03

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningSwapping over shopping: a journey to a conscious wardrobe – Lindsay interviews Lisa AmerongenLisa Amerongen (she/her) is the Managing Director at We Animals, an organization that shines a light on the often-hidden lives of animals we exploit for food, fashion, and entertainment. Through powerful photojournalism, they make us see how our actions impact animals, challenging attitudes and supporting global advocacy to end animal abuse for good. Lisa also runs “the good swap”, one of Toronto’s largest, monthly clothing swaps. It’s a non-profit operation, something that Lisa and I bond over, and it cultivates a community of people who want to centre mindful, intentional fashion. 2024-11-0331 min

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningReflecting on Getting Reflective & 30 things to leave in your 20s – Abdullah interviews Lindsay on her birthdayIn this episode, my good friend, Abdullah, interviews me (!!) your host, Lindsay Bindman (she/her). Abdullah asks me about the process of starting this podcast, my vision, how I find my guests, and whether I’ve changed as a host over the course of my first season. I also read a letter I wrote to myself, seven years ago, with strict instructions to be opened on my 30th birthday. In the spirit of unlearning, Abdullah asks me about what I’m leaving behind in my 20s, as I steps into...2024-10-281h 21

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningFrom love to liberation: performance art, masculinity, and advocacy – Lindsay interviews Ali Ibrahim-HirjiAli Ibrahim-Hirji (he/him) is a first generation Canadian, with Tanzanian-Indian heritage. Ali is an author, performer, and creator. His content blends adventure, poetry, and social activism. His ultimate goal is to create a kinder and more loving world. Ali uses his platform “Slow Falling” to inspire curiosity and empathy as he addresses heartbreak, masculinity, racism, and social reconstruction. Ali was selected to open for Rupi Kaur in Calgary during her 2022 tour, and has headlined many other shows since then. For this episode, Ali joined me in my living room...2024-10-181h 14

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningPoetry, partnership, and purpose: exploring intersectional art and activism – Lindsay interviews Olivia Hall & Carrie RudzinskiOlivia Hall (she/her) is a poet, activist, and academic from Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland). Olivia lived overseas for five years, with her partner, in New York and London. She has a Master’s degree in Gender Studies - her passion area - and runs a sexual health charity. Carrie Rudzinski (she/her) is also a poet and activist, as well as a teacher, originally from Illinois, but has lived in Tamaki (Auckland) for the better part of the past decade. Carrie works at the University of Auckland, running the NBA program. 2024-10-1159 min

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningNavigating faith, identity, curiosity, and self-reflection – Lindsay interviews Dr. Josh CaraballoDr. Josh Caraballo (he/him) is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist in Denver, Colorado. His career trajectory has centred on the themes of inspirational storytelling and applied science for the purpose of human betterment, especially for those who have been historically marginalized and oppressed. In this episode, Josh and I discussed his relationship with religion, as a gay man, who navigated the experience of “coming out” within the Jehovah's Witness community. We discussed how unlearning has guided him throughout most of his life, and simple ways that anyone can incorporate self-reflection into their day-to-day lives. One of t...2024-10-041h 23

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningExploring bi-cultural identity and culturally-responsive counselling – Lindsay interviews Avni PanchalAvni Panchal (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and empowerment coach who specializes in assisting South Asians, and other individuals, who find themselves navigating multiple cultures. Avni immigrated from India to California as a teenager, so she has first hand experience with navigating a bi-cultural identity. Avni is determined to make discussions of mental health just as normal and accepted as discussions of physical health. In this episode, we discussed why humans are resistant to change, the importance of culturally-responsive counselling, coping mechanisms, and how we can all look about at our ch...2024-09-211h 08

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningFrom ancient tombs to gay marriage – Lindsay interviews Emmy-nominated director, Neil LairdNeil Laird (he/him) is a multiple Emmy-nominated director of historical films for Discovery, BBC, PBS, the History Channel, National Geographic, and many other networks. He has produced over 100 programs around the globe that feature crumbling Egyptian tombs, lost Mayan cities, and mysterious shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea. But to his continued disappointment, he has yet to stumble upon a time machine to see these things when they were shiny and new. His book, Prime Time Travellers, aims to remedy that. Neil and I discussed his experiences t...2024-09-1442 min

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningFostering belonging: Hanlan’s Point and queer spaces – Lindsay interviews Cris Nippard & Capri Contreras De-BlasisIn this episode, I interview queer, community organizers, Cris and Capri. Cris Nippard (they/them) is a 19 year old Black, queer, non-binary radical and community activist, born and based in Toronto. Cris has been active and passionate about social justice, community work, and the arts since they were 14. Capri Contreras De-Blasis (they/them) is 24 and born in Canada. Capri’s background is Chilean/Argentinian and Capri identifies as a white Latino. Capri is passionate about community gathering and fostering a sense of belongingness. In this episode, we discuss their recent event at Hanlan’s Point B...2024-09-1152 min

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningSober, single, and thriving at 63 – Lindsay interviews Heidi ClementsHeidi Clements (she/her) is a 63-year-old writer and content creator living in Montecito, California. Heidi’s content is all about empowering women to live their authentic lives. She embraces aging, sobriety, and sustainable fashion. Heidi’s intentionality is contagious, as she showcases her joy as an older, childfree, single woman. In this episode we discuss how she went viral overnight, how to live a sober, happy, single life, the importance of sitting in discomfort in order to grow, and how to let go of the idea that you need everything figured out by 30. 2024-08-2939 min

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningCommunity over capitalism – Lindsay interviews NZ Green MP, Kahurangi CarterKahurangi Carter (she/her) is currently serving as a Green Member of Parliament (MP) in New Zealand. Kahu was raised in a small farming community in the Waikato, and grew up with a deep connection to land, which has informed everything she’s done since then. Kahu has worked as the National Manager for Para Kore, advocating for a world without waste from a Māori worldview, and she’s led strategic partnerships at the Ministry for the Environment, aimed at embedded sustainable business practices. Kahu champions marginalized communities and kno...2024-08-1543 min

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningHow music shapes identity and unity – Lindsay interviews Miguel LandestoyMiguel Landestoy (he/him) is a jazz pianist, educator, and arts administrator in Boston, Massachusetts. Miguel was the first in his family to be born in the U.S., and so he produces art that reflects his unique lived experience, in hopes that it might inspire others to do the same. You can find Miguel here: www.miguellandestoy.com - My music is written and recorded by the Kingston High All Stars, in Wellington New Zealand. My graphics are done by MyMaggsyMayCo, in Waterloo, Ontario...2024-07-2952 min

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningWhat does it mean to be a man in 2024? Lindsay interviews Kristal DeSantisKristal DeSantis (she/her) is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Austin, Texas. She also wrote the book, Strong - A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man, based on her experience working with men both individually and in their romantic relationships. In this episode, Kristal and I explore the rigid gender binary, and how we can more holistically expand the definition of what it means to be a man in 2024. You can follow Kristal @atxtherapist and you can find her book on Audible! - My mus...2024-07-2456 min

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningMaking difficult conversations productive – Lindsay interviews Julie RoseJulie Rose (she/her) has been a radio journalist in the States for 20 years. She also hosts a radio show and podcast called "Top of Mind", where she explores how to make difficult conversations productive. In this episode of Getting Reflective, Julie and I explore the power of curiosity, when navigating disagreements. The goal of our conversation was to identify ways to bridge the gap, in an increasingly polarized society. - My music is written and recorded by the Kingston High All Stars, in Wellington New Zealand. My graphics are...2024-07-241h 06

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningBeing Māori in the Public Service – Lindsay interviews 'Ana Coffey‘Ana Coffey (she/her) is a Māori and Tongan mother, public servant, and icon. In this episode, I ask Ana about her extensive career in the public service, both as an elected official and as a Principal Advisor in various central and local government departments. We discuss the difference between re-indigenising and decolonising, and Ana shares a decision-making framework that she uses on a daily basis, both inside and out of work: Tika, Pono, Aroha. Te reo Māori words: Kia ora: a commonly used greeting Whakap...2024-05-2226 min

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningLearning from women of colour – Lindsay interviews Priya PatelPriya Patel (she/her) is a public servant who was born in Gujarat, a state in west India. During this interview, Priya generously shares about her upbringing, what it was like immigrating to Auckland, New Zealand at the age of nine, and the values that underpin her worldview. We discuss how she’s turned negative experiences in her childhood into a framework for supporting and uplifting women of colour. - Our conversation was recorded in November 2023. My music is written and recorded by the Kingston High All Stars in Wellington, Ne...2024-04-2052 min

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningWhat does it mean to be an ally? Lindsay interviews Benji MoorhouseBenji Moorehouse (he/him) is an academic, public servant, and advocate for the importance of youth voices at decision-making tables. Benji is passionate about centering indigenous-led approaches, caring for our environment, and paving the way for the next generation of change-makers in Government. In this episode, Benji and I discussed what it means to be an ally as white immigrants to Aotearoa New Zealand. This included conversation about the ways in which we were “welcomed in” to learn about te ao Māori and te reo Māori. We spoke about privilege, times we’ve gotten...2024-04-1946 min

Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearningIntroducing "Getting Reflective"Getting Reflective - a podcast about unlearning, with Lindsay Bindman (she/her) A lot of what we’re taught growing up, either through our schooling, the media, or simply wider society, is harmful. We know that people aren’t born racist, sexist, or homophobic. They learn it. And so, we must unlearn. With this in mind, I have embarked on a lifelong journey of unlearning and relearning. And it’s not one I can go on alone. I am meeting, connecting with, and learning from activists, public servants, migrants, writers, artists...2024-04-1907 min