Beatrice Harmston

that is the question

Society EN ↓ 34 episodes

In a society where we often jump to conclusions or believe the first clickbait story that we see, I want to encourage a culture where we are allowed to learn at our own pace, make mistakes, and challenge what we hear by asking the difficult and complicated questions. My podcast features a range of guests of all ages and genders, discussing issues such as body image, queerness, masculinity, and activism, with a core focus on feminism. These conversations invite further exploration from listeners so we may forge connections through our curiosity. Cover art: Polly MeynellMusic: Lulu Thompson

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Beatrice Harmston

Episodes

Ep8 - Sophia (Part 2) 02.03.2024 48:12

This is the second half of my conversation with Sophia Vi! (So make sure you've checked out Ep7 before listening to this one) You can find Sophia on Instagram @sxphia_vi and my account @that.isthequestion Happy listening lovely people!

Ep7 - Sophia (Part 1) 25.02.2024 47:36

This episode is with the brilliant Sophia Vi; an actor, model, writer, and producer working predominantly in film and theatre. This was such a beautiful and invigorating conversation to be part of so I can't wait for you all to listen. Our conversation was too expansive to be contained in one episode so stay tuned for part 2! You can find Sophia on Instagram @sxphia_vi And my account @that.ist...

Ep6 - cancel culture, celebrities and activism 26.01.2024 48:51

What do we really mean by 'cancel culture'? Do celebrities owe us activism? How is social media harming our relationship to social issues? This episode features my amazing childhood friend Milly who you can find on Instagram @cariadinthewild We have been meaning to record together since I started this podcast so it felt very special to finally have this conversation. Milly offers some grea...

reflecting on 2023 30.12.2023 13:15

What a year it has been! If I'd told myself this time last year that I would have a successful podcast by the end of 2023 I would never have believed it. And yet here we are! In this episode, I look back at my 2023 and discuss what I have learned and intend to take forward into 2024. I hope you enjoy!

Ep5 - pole dancing, productivity and prioritising boundaries 10.12.2023 41:40

Managing uni-life balance? Why do people assume you’re a stripper when you do pole fitness? How to deal with diet culture in a new environment? Should we get the word ‘balance’ tattooed? In this episode, I talk to my amazing friend Laurie about all things university life, boundaries and how we’re trying to show up as our most authentic selves. We also discuss our experience doing pole dancing an...

Ep4 - witches, womanhood and welcoming change 13.10.2023 47:35

Where does the word gossip come from? Can grey hairs, the menopause and female community be reclaimed for women? How do we support the people we love while accepting we cannot always fix? On this episode of my podcast I chat to my lovely mum, Polly Harmston, about the nurturing role of female community, harnessing your inner power and how the changes women experience with age can be a joy rather t...

Ep3 - body ideals, boxes and pedestals 31.08.2023 44:18

How does sexuality intersect with body image? Are labels a help or a hindrance for young queer people? Why is idolising and hyperfixating on celebrities so harmful? This episode features my wonderful friend Ollie Dixon who shares his experience and wisdom about the concerning focus on body aesthetics within the queer community, how representation and role models still have a long way to go, and wh...

Ep2 - confidence, creativity and coping with change 25.08.2023 43:33

Maintaining productive routines at university? Is it possible to have confidence without comparison? Are creative and academic subjects centred around the same core themes? Why does the word polyglot sound so weird? Today’s episode features my great friend Amenie Groves who sheds light on her experience at university, juggling a host of creative projects alongside her studies while trying to stay...

Ep1 - privilege, masculinity and fatherhood 18.08.2023 39:37

Are there positives to privilege? Is masculinity in crisis? Why is fatherhood so undervalued? How should men be involved in feminism? In this first episode of my podcast, I speak to my dad Joe Harmston; theatre director, writer and creative. We discuss a range of subjects including, the realities of trying to co-parent, how men should really be engaged in feminism and how we can harness privilege...