The Lily Pod

from exploring the ambiguities of platonic intimacies, to unpacking the depths of mistrust stemming from circumstances of boundary-breaking in the name of male desire, this episode is here to make space for all the feelings around what it means to be in friendship with men.  to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

time to grab a warm cup of tea, put on your favourite socks, and tend to your heart by slowing down for a minute. to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

girl dinner: normalized self-neglect or a liberated expression of feminine chaos? girl math: a reproduction of sexist stereotypes or an assertation of desire for youth and irresponsibility? find out in this week's episode that explores the entangled depths of meaning surrounding the online discourse that is 'girl theory'.  to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

this week i'm here to chat with you about all the hot topics, including but not limited to: my favourite autumn rituals, femininity and armpit hair, how to cope with burnout, and brainstorming love confessions.  to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

this week's ep is a jumble of thoughts ranging from existential oversharing over coffee with friends, the manic-pixie-dream-girl (but make her mentally unstable) characters of the 2010s, and mermaid erotica book recommendations.  to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

this week we're taking a look at the construction of feminine archetypes as patriarchal measurements of womanhood; exploring their empowering potential; and how this gets complicated when gender essentialism comes into the mix. to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

this episode is just 25 minutes of me gushing over greta gerwig. come hang out!! to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

this episode tackles the worldwide phenomenon of the "girl crush" -- exploring her connection to the fetishization of queer women, the wide world of queerbaiting, and responding to the age-old sapphic question: do I want to BE her or be WITH her? to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

this episode pulls its inspiration from Erin Wunker's 2016 book Notes from a Feminist Killjoy: Essays on Everyday Life - a literary portal through which we may all enter for the next 30 minutes in an honest discussion about the nuances of female friendship under patriarchy, the limitations of hetero-relational messaging, and our collective obligation to confront internalised misogyny. to conn...

this week's episode is centered around the cultural devaluation of femininity, with a splash of commentary on modern vigilantism, the nuances of reclaiming the 'slut' phase, and the politics of being un/desirable.  to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

welcome back for another little mix n match convo of this week's most potent reflections - from dyeing my hair pink to bringing sacred intention to each passing moment... happy to be here with you. to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

this episode explores the cinematic history of the queer monster, centering the figure of the lesbian vampire in an analysis the trope of the 'monstrous other' fundamental to the horror genre. particularly focusing on the 1971 film Daughters of Darkness , this episode shares a queer interpretation of cinematic tropes while highlighting the critical role of camp as a subversive tool of re...

cozy up for a hodge-podge of this week's reflections! to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3 to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

this episode can be summed up in a single quote: "did you ever have an intense homoerotic years-long friendship in your early to mid teens that culminated in a dramatic friend breakup or are you straight?"  (quoted from @permutedgravity on twitter) to join the conversation, follow @thelily.pod on Instagram <3 to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

this week's episode is answering all your questions around familiarizing ourselves with intimacy, the importance of context, navigating nerves around queer sex, and locating our desires outside of compulsory sexuality.  to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3 to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

hey! let's curl up and chat about the clarity of aloneness, winter embodiment practices, and nurturing self intimacy :)  to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3 to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

this ep is a little farewell to 2022, hello to 2023, and an ode to understanding home, self, reflection, and love.  to join the conversation, follow @thelily.pod on Instagram <3 to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

have you taken a deep belly breath yet today? .........take this as ur sign. <3 to join the conversation, follow @thelily.pod on Instagram  to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

***This episode is released as part of a university project for SSDB 425: Ethics in Community Engagement at Concordia University*** This week's episode centers around an interrogation of the principal elements of rape culture, drawing from the work of scholars who aim to understand the structure, functioning, and reinforcement of a culture of sexual violence. In it, we will explore the nuance...

here's a soft little episode to welcome in november <3 cozy on up for a mixed jumble of chats about uni, making queer friends, and the ambivalence of defining love. to join the conversation, follow @thelily.pod on Instagram! to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

all in the festive spirit of spooktober, this ep is dedicated to unravelling the relationship between queerness, feminine sexuality, and the horror genre. if you didn't see Carrie as a closeted lesbian on your first viewing, you will now :-) to join the conversation, follow @thelily.pod on Instagram <3 to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

today's ep is brought to you by nostalgia™ ~ here to have a cozy chat about comfort zones, alone time, and how easily we can get in the way of our own peace. to join the conversation, follow @thelily.pod on Instagram <3 to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

is it enjoyment, or just escapism? find out in today's ep on love island, normalised misogyny, and the slippery slope of reality tv viewing. to join the conversation, follow @thelily.pod on Instagram <3 to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

hello flowers! <3 i'm back from my break with a short n sweet ep to ask the question ~ what in your life makes you feel like you need to reset? ....and why are you letting it stick around? to join the conversation, follow @thelily.pod on Instagram <3 to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

in honour of the last few hours of pride month.... this one goes out to all my kehlani listening femmes out there..... i see u! ;) & i'm here to ramble for 30 mins on behalf of those of us who are all still carrying around a little invisible backpack of internalized heteronormativity, queer imposter syndrome, and feminine shame (despite thinking we may have escaped it once we left high sc...