The Lily Pod

link to Tech Colonialism Today by Sareeta Amrute: https://points.datasociety.net/tech-colonialism-today-9633a9cb00ad this week's ep is about the surface-level bullsh*t that comes along with pride month, all thanks to capitalism, commercialization, and branding <3 lots of chats about commodification, performativity, and the one-size-fits all approach that corporations love to take when show...

link to Digital Colonialism: The evolution of US empire by Michael Kwet -- https://longreads.tni.org/digital-colonialism-the-evolution-of-us-empire#:~:text=Digital%20colonialism%20is%20the%20use,of%20another%20nation%20or%20territory. this week's episode is a conversation with my good friend and singer-songwriter Josh Ritchie, who's sharing with us the creative process behind his latest...

T echnology Colonialism   by Anjuan Simmons - https://modelviewculture.com/pieces/technology-colonialism   joining me this week is my wonderful friend Antea Zivanovic, who is here with me to guide a conversation on platonic intimacy! we'll be chatting about everything from the representation of platonic vs. romantic relationships, the importance of intentional language, understanding the nuan...

Citizenship in a Connected Canada: A Research and Policy Agenda -- access the free pdf here: https://cdn.fbsbx.com/v/t59.2708-21/174806879_279912320434985_6679072594694315411_n.pdf/Citizenship-in-a-Connected-Canada.pdf?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=0cab14&_nc_ohc=tfSFIG81-7sAX9nfCbu&_nc_ht=cdn.fbsbx.com&oh=a8d3586ad94648e13c42a1323e8f1ea4&oe=60920A68&dl=1 this week's...

this episode is a lil mini introduction to the Foucauldian concept of biopower -- lots of chats about institutionalized power (how it operates, how it's maintained, + how it appears), the interconnectedness of medicine and politics, and how the state regulates identity. a bit of a heavier one!! but we're still havin fun <3 references in today's episode: "Ambiguous Sex-- or A...

do you always have to be the hottest b*tch in the grocery store??? are you really the ~cool girl~, or are you just playing a part? tune in for a convo about performing identity, confidence, and the male gaze-y world of the imaginary audience.  to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

in this episode, we'll be exploring the mental wellness world of Instagram in all its commercialized glory. lots of talk about mental health, the idea of "self-healing", our desire for a "quick fix", and the nuances of introspection in relation to Instagram content.  to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

joining me in this week's episode are my two lovely friends and brilliant people, Katherine Forsyth and Hannah Thiessen! we'll be talking all about the structure of relationships, the enforced standard of monogamy, exploring polyamory, confronting jealousy, and navigating the nuances of partnerships.  to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

not us idolizing the makeover scene in every childhood movie ever!!!!! this week's ep is all about the "glow-up": why it's there, why we love it, and why we need to throw it out the window.  to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

]this episode's all in the title. today we're unpacking the "not all men" argument in allllllll its magnificently ignorant glory, with some conversation about male entitlement, the impact of derailing conversations, and why you should stop prioritizing men's feelings today !!! to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

happy international women's day!!!! this week is a continuation of last week's episode on feminism! in this one, we're talking about everything from implications that come with the word feminist, to palatable feminism, to the difference between so-called "good" and "bad" feminists, to ranting about the ever-present internalized male gaze. stay 'til the end f...

in this episode, we're talking allllll about feminism - the different types, some histories, and answering some of your questions about feminist issues. from chatting about the "#feminazi", the shaming of body hair, womanism, and the process of learning, this episode's a busy one!! to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

we're debunking the myth of the cool girl!!!!  this episode is inspired by Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl  monologue that sparked a mini revolution in understanding the male fantasy archetype that socializes us into constantly chasing an unattainable standard built to pin women against each other.  to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

the title of this episode baaaasically sums it up BUT to give you a quick run-down: in this episode we're exploring the biiiiig wide confusing world of gender in ALL its nuanced glory. we'll talk about different gender models, gender components, categorization, and some ideas of how to start unravelling the layers of (sort of?) understanding gender as a concept.  to connect, reach out to...

let's talk about the male gaze!!! -- what it looks like, how it shows up, who it serves, & why we internalize it. to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

do you actually want to get married or are you just so used to complying with heteronormative rights of passage and being spoonfed capitalist values that you forgot to ask yourself if marriage is even your thing???  << BIG vibes of this episode --- unpacking the heterosexual imaginary, addressing capitalism's role in the wedding spectacle, and questioning why we ever wanted a big white...

in this episode, we're diving into what it means to be bisexual in a world of binary thinking -- dealing with heteronormativity,  queer imposter syndrome, internalized biphobia, and the forever haunting male spectatorship.  to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3

tune in and listen to a former 'not like other girls' gal ramble on about the projection of internalized misogyny, unrealistic patriarchal standards, and holding yourself accountable for upholding toxicity. to connect, reach out to @thelily.pod on Instagram <3