It's All Relative with Dr Eliza Filby

Eliza sits down with fatherhood speaker, activist and mobiliser, Elliot Rae and academic Dr. Jasmine Kelland to discuss whether we are seeing a revolution in fatherhood and what we can do to change the gender in-balance when it comes to childcare. Why is take-up of shared parental leave so low? What can companies do to help fathers and what struggles do fathers face in the workplace? What impact h...

Eliza chats to demographer Dr. Paul Morland about what Elon Musk has defined as a "bigger risk to civilisation than global warming", the demographic ticking time bomb. Dr. Morland takes us through the complex subject of demography, explaining how a combination of low birthrates, ageing society and low infant mortality is playing out across the globe and is the major cause for all sorts o...

In this second part of my sit down with China expert, Zak Dychtwald, we delve a little deeper into some key themes: In what ways are attitudes towards work changing? Are we seeing a rejection of the 'slog'? What about young people's attitude towards the state, especially now that lockdowns have been lifted? What's the long-term significance of the recent riots? Are young people beginning to q...

In this first episode of Season 2, Eliza speaks to China expert, Zak Dychtwald, about the generational and familial dynamics within the world's fastest growing economy. What has life been like for the 400-million strong Chinese millennials that not only grew up under the one-child policy, but also witnessed China's transition into an economic superpower? And what about Gen Z, to whom all this...

Join speaker and writer, Dr. Eliza Filby, as she seeks to explore how society and generations are changing in this permacrisis age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode of It's All Relative, Eliza speaks to Jenk Oz and Carmen Greco, mother-son co-founders of Thred Media. They discuss the social activism of GenZ, the upcoming-generation of entrepreneurs and the realities of life as a teenage CEO. You can follow Eliza on LinkedIn Dr Eliza Filby, TikTok @Eliza_Filby, Twitter @elizafilby and Instagram @dr_eliza_filby Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

In this bonus episode of It's All Relative, Eliza speaks to Alastair and Grace Campbell. They discuss political fatigue, navigating the culture wars and disarming trolls. In these turbulent times, it's not one to be missed! You can follow Eliza on LinkedIn Dr Eliza Filby, TikTok @Eliza_Filby, Twitter @elizafilby and Instagram @dr_eliza_filby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Flying the flag for the Valleys of South Wales are father and daughter, Katy and Jonny Owen. Jonny is an acclaimed producer, director, writer and actor, with a penchant for telling generation-defining stories; from the Aberfan disaster that struck his father’s community in 1966, to Wales’ legendary performance in the 2016 European Football Championship. Katie is pursuing her love for mus...

What is it like to grow up with a government minister for a Dad? Eliza speaks to Patrick and Jimmy about the changing nature of conservatism, the power of social mobility, and talking Brexit at the dinner table. The Rt Hon Sir Patrick McLoughlin started his career as a coal miner, before turning his hand to politics. Serving in a variety of Ministerial positions, he was Chairman of the Conser...

Is music the potent force in culture that it once was? Eliza speaks to musicians Johnny and Nile Marr about how the industry has changed (for the better and worse) over the last 40 years. Having begun his career as the guitarist and co-songwriter of The Smiths, Johnny has since collaborated with musical icons from Talking Heads to Billie Eilish and continues to achieve success as a solo artist. Fo...

Eliza speaks to Tricia Cusden who started an on-line beauty business, Look Fabulous Forever, in her sixties, and her daughter, Anna, who also works for the family business. Hear Tricia discuss why she decided to take the plunge later in life and her resentment at fulfilling societal expectations and having children young. Anna discusses why her generation is less groomed than their mothe...

In this episode, Eliza speaks to Prue Leith and her daughter, Li-Da Kruger. Dame Prue Leith is one of our leading culinary entrepreneurs and TV personalities. Li-Da Kruger is a filmmaker whose first documentary ‘Belonging’ was shortlisted for the prestigious Grierson award in 2003. Their collective family story in a cosy English Cotswolds reflects a profound and interconnected tale, one which...

Can we agree to disagree? In this first episode, Dr. Eliza Filby speaks to uncle and niece, Julian and Jessica Fellowes. As creator and writer of the phenomenon that is Downton Abbey, Julian Fellowes has put class and familial tensions of the early 20th century under the spotlight, achieving much acclaim and a sweep of awards in the process. Author and journalist Jessica Fellowes, whose work...

Join writer and historian Dr Eliza Filby as she speaks to two different generations from the same family to discuss their contrasting lives. 'It's All Relative' is a light hearted look at the generation gap, where we will be rejoicing in our differences and uncovering our similarities and discovering that ultimately, no matter what the media headlines say, we have more in common than divides us. B...