Lady of the Lore

In our first season's finale, I reflect on our journey together so far and offer you my heartfelt thanks to everyone who’s been a part of  Lady of the Lore . Though the season is coming to a close, this is not goodbye! Stay connected by following me on Instagram, where I’ll be sharing updates on future podcast episodes and something exciting—an inside look at the journey of writing my thesis. Come...

Remember all those names I've been bringing up and all of their philosophies I've made connections between? Well we're going to talk some more on those guys. But more importantly what role we can play in reclaiming our own power. In this episode, we delve into how historical discourse has shaped our understanding of personal agency and societal norms. We'll explore the fascinating...

SURPRISE #2! MUAHAHAHA! I am joined by Dr. Dotson from UT Tyler to dive into the concept of forced morality and how it has shaped our social norms across just a short span of time in the United States. We'll explore how the idea of "that's just the way things are" has been used to justify oppressive practices and maintain the status quo. By tracing the origins of these beliefs, we'll reveal how th...

I have a special surprise for you this week! Our very first guest on the pod. Welcome, Dr. Mandy Link, a professor of mine and a soon-to-be fan-favorite. Have you ever wondered why we think beers are for the bros and we girls are supposed to stick with our espresso martinis and fruity frozen drinks? Why are my male friends afraid to be seen with a sugary iced coffee in their hands? In this episode...

Hiiii everyone! Welcome back to another episode on discourse, and if you're sick of it, that is too bad! This is super important stuff, it's like eating your vegetables. Side note- I confused books/authors, Foucault did not write Crime and Punishment . That book is completely different and written by a popular Russian author (sorry I am in my Dostoyevsky era, and confused the two). If you&...

MORE DISCOURSE! It's part two of as many episodes as we need to have until we all understand just how important discourse is. Today's session includes a look at gender 9000 years ago and how sexuality becoming the talk of the town did exactly the opposite of what was intended. Tune in for more! Link, as promised: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230525-how-did-patriarchy-actually-begin...

Here's a challenge-- take a shot every time I say "you know..." Today's episode is a bit of a rant sesh on social media and the cost of distractions. We also begin diving into discourse (ooooooh ahhhhh). That means: New level unlocked! DISCLAIMER: ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS EPISODE AND ALL OTHER EPISODES OF LADY OF THE LORE BELONG TO THE PARTICIPANTS AND DO NOT REFLECT ANY OF...

*Light trigger warning, we get into a little talk about spectacles of violence in this episode. Perhaps I am turning into a man, because I can't stop thinking about the Roman Empire. Perhaps the similarities are just so clear between modern Americans and Romans that I just can't escape it! Today, we talk about the gladiators who put on shows for distracted Romans and we venture into discov...

In this episode, we journey into the intricate connections between the past and present, tracing the threads from the Enlightenment movement to the cultural phenomena of today. We explore how Enlightenment ideals of reason, individuality, and freedom continue to influence our world, taking from a theory that we have recently learned from the internet. If you like unpacking and hearing lots of Tayl...

Welcome one and all! I am so happy to have you here. Today marks the beginning of our journey together! I have lots of questions and I know they can be answered by digging into history and understanding how we got here. So, class is in session! But today, I thought you'd want to get to briefly know the girl who you're going to let talk your ear off each week. So, I am letting you in on a l...