that is the question

Ever wondered if the guy you were dating wasn't quite who he said he was? In this episode I am joined by journalist, TV presenter and radio host, Mary Mandefield to delve into the complicated world of online dating, and whether it is possible to have honesty and accountability in our increasingly digital lives. You can follow Mary's Instagram here and for more information on her recent and...

Joining me for this episode is writer, content creator, and voice behind the highly popular substack 'Bad Asian': Katy Ho. In this conversation we delve into the complexities of pop culture representations of Asian women, the trend of the 'performative male', and the issues surrounding male loneliness and the crisis of masculinity. You can find Katy on Instagram @ katyho_ and check...

We are kickstarting 2026 with a conversation with the spectacular Reed Amber. Reed is a sex educator, adult content creator, and co-host of the award-winning podcast ‘Come Curious’. You can follow Reed on Instagram @ reedamberx Check out her podcast with Florence Bark, Come Curious, here . And for information and links to more of Reed's work, check out her Linktree . For more content from me y...

Two years since my last reflections on the year episode, so I thought it was time to look back on what 2025 has taught me, with a little help from my audience. You can find more content from me on my Instagram @ that.isthequestion .

Can women be empowered by choosing to undergo procedures to change or enhance their appearance? Is there such thing as an entirely free decision? What do we mean by a feminist choice? In this episode, we unpick all of the above as I discuss your responses to my question; 'Can cosmetic procedures ever be a feminist choice?'. For more content from me and to contribute to future episodes you can foll...

This week, I asked my followers, 'What makes you feel safe and unsafe?'. In this episode, I explore female safety in public and private spaces, male allyship, and the power of empathy. For more content from me and to contribute to future episodes you can follow my Instagram @ that.isthequestion .

For this next addition to my solo series, we are diving into the sex myths and misconceptions we were taught as children, and the subsequent unlearning we had to do as we grew up! For more content from me and to contribute to future episodes, you can follow my Instagram @ that.isthequestion .

It's week three of my solo series, and this time we are talking about gendered expectations in dating. Are gender binaries inhibiting our love lives? How have dating apps changed the way that we date? And can I be a feminist and let a man pay? For more content from me and to contribute to future episodes, you can follow my Instagram @ that.isthequestion .

In this episode, I dissect my audience's responses to the question, "What is the opposite of toxic masculinity to you?". To contribute to future episodes and for more content from me, you can follow my Instagram @ that.isthequestion .

This is the first episode of my new solo series where I unpick a particular topic or question with the help of my audience. For this episode, I asked my audience, "What are your micro acts of feminism?" and with many fantastic responses this episode was the result. You can follow my Instagram @ that.isthequestion for extra content and to offer your input for the next episode.

This episode features Joelle Fontaine: dancer, choreographer, movement director, and founder of At Your Beat Studio.  Join us as we debunk unhealthy fitness messages and rediscover the joy of movement without exclusivity.  You can follow Joelle on Instagram @ joelledfontaine . And check out the At Your Beat website here . You can also find my Instagram @ that.isthequestion .

My guest for this episode is body confidence content creator, Katie Budenberg.  You can find Katie on Instagram @ katie_budenberg . And for more content from me you can follow my Instagram @ that.isthequestion .

In this episode, I speak with EDI and anti racism consultant and facilitator, Kasey Robinson, who also made a limited series podcast ‘ The Blobcast ’ with the PHS group discussing all things periods. Our conversation explores this topic of menstruation, covering shame, education reform, and how men can also be involved.  You can find Kasey on Instagram @ kaseyjrobinson And follow my instagram @ th...

This episode features Jaylynn Angelina, host of the podcast and community, Brag To Me . Her podcast centres around grounding oneself in life's goodness, self-love, and uplifting fellow women. You can find Jaylynn's Instagram @ jaylynnangelina and her podcast account @ bragtomepod . For more content from me, you can also check out my Instagram @ that.isthequestion .

My guest for this episode is ecologist, activist, and writer Jasmine Isa Qureshi. In all aspects of their work, Jasmine seeks to challenge the toxic systems of hierarchy in which we exist, using their intersectional identity to guide others in questioning the 'normal' and consider the possibility of reimagining ourselves. You can find Jasmine's website here and follow her Instagram @ w...

This episode features dating, intimacy, and relationship coach David Chambers. David works with men to help them have authentic, deep relationships with themselves and the others around them by supporting them to build self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and a healthy sense of masculinity. You can find David on Instagram @ theauthenticman_ Check out his website here and his excellent podcast h...

In this episode I speak with Sophie Corbett; a registered dietitian specialising in eating disorders and mental health. We talk about her 'dietitian unpopular opinions', the enormity of battling diet culture myths, and the idea of body trust. You can find Sophie on Instagram @ cornonthecorb and her website here . My Instagram can be found @ that.isthequestion .

This episode is with the excellent Tally Rye, personal trainer, intuitive movement coach, author, podcast host, and content creator. We discuss the damage done by diet culture, the principles of intuitive movement, and how the best way to get consistent with exercise is to pursue movement you enjoy. You can find Tally on Instagram @ tallyrye And my account @ that.isthequestion The fabulous new int...

Welcome to that is the question, with me Bea Harmston. In a society obsessed with immediacy, this podcast is about taking things at our own pace, as we learn in real time through empathy and connection. With a core focus on feminism, my guests and I discuss everything from religion to masculinity, diet culture, and female anger. We are allowed to not have all the answers! What matters is being abl...

In this episode, I speak with blog writer Dani Rizzo as we unpick what it means to be a woman in the 21st century. We explore singleness, being queer and coming out later in life, as well as the choice to be childfree. Check out Dani's blog here and her Instagram @ sweetandsingle_in_south . You can also find my Instagram @ that.isthequestion . Enjoy!

This episode features the fantastic Salima Saxton and Jennifer Cox, co-hosts of the podcast ⁠Women Are Mad⁠ . Together we discuss how female anger can be a force for good, how women express anger differently to men, the issues around excessive trigger warnings and more. You can find Salima and Jennifer on Instagram @ ⁠womenaremad⁠ for all their latest podcast updates. And my Instagram: @ ⁠that.ist...

In this episode, I speak to the excellent Megan Sinnaeve, an Instagram creator whose content centres around body neutrality, self love, and confidence. We discuss what self-acceptance means to her, the feminist influences who helped her most during recovery, and the deadly combination of capitalism and patriarchy in relation to our bodies. You can find Megan's Instagram: @ megan.sinnaeve And m...

This episode is with the fantastic James McCann, co-founder of The Feminist Men Project. He has also run workshops through the organisation Beyond Equality and is therefore well-versed in the issues of men and feminism. In this episode we discuss; the work being done by individuals and organisations to rethink masculinity and challenge patriarchal stereotypes, the harm of feminists making generali...

Feminist film critic, pioneer voice in second-wave feminism, and the woman who coined the term 'the male gaze', Laura Mulvey was a joy to speak with. In this episode, we discuss Laura's work on Hollywood and Freud, the evolution of feminism since the 70s, whether women can perpetuate the male gaze and much more! Happy listening! You can find me on Instagram: @ that.isthequestion

What is the difference between faith and belief? How can doubt become a strength? Are some truths more important than others? In this episode I talk with Lorraine Cavanagh; an Anglican priest and theologian, as well as a writer and keen lover of her dog. Our views differ considerably on quite a few of the topics we discuss, but we also find a lot of common ground and respect for one another's...