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Send us Fan Mail **Below is AI-generated (with some editing) ** Discover the commerical forces shaping our health as Dr. Mélissa Mialon describes the intricate web woven by large agri-food companies to influence health policies and sway public opinion. Our latest episode is a deep dive into the world where corporate interests meet public health, uncovering the stealthy methods these corporations u...

Send us Fan Mail **The below is AI generated** Have you ever navigated the intricate dance of power and humility within the walls of a healthcare institution? Our latest episode features Dr. Supriya Subramani, shedding light on the ethical ballet between patients and doctors, infused with moral emotions and identity politics. As we weave through her interdisciplinary insights, Jane's battle w...

Send us Fan Mail **Below is AI Generated** Is clinging to "Happy New Year" wishes well into January a charming tradition or a sign of time slipping by? We dive into this seasonal conundrum before taking a hard look at the world of gym culture, where the quest for health often morphs into a pursuit of the perfect body. Our discussion unpacks an eye-opening critique of high-intensity inter...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a thought-provoking conversation as we explore the intricate layers of the Israeli-Gaza conflict with the help of Tamara Kayali Browne and Zohar Lederman. Their unique insights as a Palestinian bioethicist and an Israeli emergency medicine physician with a bioethics background guide us through the turbulence of war, politics, and the ethics of healthcare under fire.  T...

Send us Fan Mail **The below is AI generated** Ever been cornered at a family feast by Aunt Marge, who can't help but comment on your third helping of pavlova? We've all been there. Join Chris and Jane as we stir up a candid conversation about the holidays and the unwanted side dish of fatphobia they bring. From the cultural anthems like Paul Kelly's "How to Make Gravy" th...

Send us Fan Mail **Below is AI Generated** Eager to explore the complex world of reproductive choices? Buckle up as we journey through this invigorating discussion with Elinor Pryce, a formidable scholar from the University of Adelaide. With her, we grapple with the nuances of pro-natalism and anti-natalist policies in Australia, and their intricate interplay with immigration and environmental con...

Send us Fan Mail **The below is AI generated** What would it feel like to constantly plan for something as life-changing as pregnancy, but feel ill-equipped to prepare for it? What if we told you that your health decisions pre-conception could impact not just your child, but generations to come? In today's episode, we're diving headfirst into the complexities of pregnancy planning and th...

Send us Fan Mail Ever grappled with the understanding of how your personal narrative could shape historical perspectives? This episode takes you on a journey through the untold stories of infertility, alongside Dr Sianan Healy, a historian at La Trobe University. She walks us through her personal experiences with infertility, which have been the bedrock of her research. She also highlights the imp...

Send us Fan Mail We take a moment to honor the memory of two profound contributors to the bioethics community, the late Dr Henry Kilham and Professor Miles Little. Their significant impacts on the ethical and medical landscapes, particularly in Australia, have shaped the ways we navigate difficult conversations. We also mark that is has been a year since Courtney's death.  In light of the ong...

Send us Fan Mail Ready for an enlightening journey through the intricate world of 19th-century popular phrenology? Prepare to be captivated as we chat with historian, writer, and heritage consultant, Dr. Alexandra Roginski. Together, we unravel the mysteries of this once-beloved, now discredited science and the profound impact it had on our understanding of the human mind. Along the way, we'l...

Send us Fan Mail [FYI the below is an AI generated program description - lol] Wondering how industry funding could potentially sway the direction of research? Stroll with us into the labyrinth of the University of Sydney's new Centre of Excellence in Gambling Research, partly supported by companies from the world of wagering. Listen as we peel back the layers of this complex relationship, shi...

Send us Fan Mail Prepare yourself for an enlightening exploration as we traverse the complex intersections of weight stigma, obesity, and the pharmaceutical industry with our distinguished guest, Dr. Patty Thille, an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Manitoba.  Dr. Thille shares her unique insights into the insidious presence of weight stigma in healthc...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a philosopher extraordinaire joins us to tackle controversial topics and ethical dilemmas? You get a captivating episode of Good Take, Bad Take, featuring our guest, Diego Silva, a senior lecturer in bioethics who brings unique perspectives to light! Join us as we explore the implications of anonymous submissions for the Journal of Controversial Ideas, reflect on...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Chris talks with Jacqueline Antonovich, Assistant Professor of History at Muhlenberg College. Jacki is a historian of health and medicine in the United States, with particular interests in how race, gender, and politics shape the medical field and access to health care. Her teaching interests include histories of public health, alternative medicine, disability, rep...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the recently renamed segment - Good Take/Bad Take - Chris and Jane tackle some thorny issues in pop culture (Bluey creators editing their recent episode "Exercise"), the boring and damaging use of war rhetoric in public health, and James Packer's recent $7 million donation to the University of New South Wales to fund research into mental health. ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jane and Chris talk with Associate Professor Seye Abimbola from the University of Sydney about their work on dignity in global health and the need for researchers and practitioners to have epistemic dignity as a precondition for health justice.  When dignity meets evidence, The Lancet Undisciplinary - a podcast that talks across the boundaries of history, ethics, a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Chris and Jane discuss Jane's recently published paper on polarisation and public health expertise.  Undisciplinary - a podcast that talks across the boundaries of history, ethics, and the politics of health.  Follow us on Twitter @undisciplinary_ or email questions for "mailbag episodes" undisciplinarypod@gmail.com 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jane and Chris go to the movies to see The Whale. Warning - there will be spoilers.  Undisciplinary - a podcast that talks across the boundaries of history, ethics, and the politics of health.  Follow us on Twitter @undisciplinary_ or email questions for "mailbag episodes" undisciplinarypod@gmail.com 

Send us Fan Mail In this new segment - Bad Public Health Takes - Jane and Chris dissect Prof Susan Jebb's suggestion that bringing cake to work is like passive smoking, and whether taking  weight-loss drugs is cheating.  Intro music "Ticklish" by Quincas Moreira Music Sound Effect from Pixabay Undisciplinary - a podcast that talks across the boundaries of history, ethics, and the po...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jane and Chris talk with Dr Lisa Mitchell about ageism in clinical decision-making, societal prejudice against older people, and bio-tech attempts to reverse ageing. They also address ageist representation of older people in Bluey!  Lisa is a doctor specialising in the care of older people, a clinical ethics consultant and researcher in ageism.  Sarah Berry, "...

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode for 2022 we reflect on the year, some conferences, and the best language learning apps.  Undisciplinary - a podcast that talks across the boundaries of history, ethics, and the politics of health.  Follow us on Twitter @undisciplinary_ or email questions for "mailbag episodes" undisciplinarypod@gmail.com 

Send us Fan Mail Undisciplinary - a podcast that talks across the boundaries of history, ethics, and the politics of health.  Follow us on Twitter @undisciplinary_ or email questions for "mailbag episodes" undisciplinarypod@gmail.com 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Chris and Jane wander through Robert Crawford's 1980 paper 'Healthism and the medicalization of everyday life' Undisciplinary - a podcast that talks across the boundaries of history, ethics, and the politics of health.  Follow us on Twitter @undisciplinary_ or email questions for "mailbag episodes" undisciplinarypod@gmail.com 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Chris and Jane talk with Dr Michiel de Proost about his research on egg and sperm freezing, as well as feminist approaches to bioethics and reproductive justice.  Michiel is a newly graduated PhD from the Vrije Universiteit  in Brussels, in the Research Centre for Gender, Diversity and Intersectionality. His work uses feminist ethics theories to explain conceptions...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jane and Chris discuss the consequences of overturning Roe v Wade and its relevance to Australia or otherwise. Joining them in this conversion is Dr Rebekah McWhirter. Bek is a senior lecturer in health law and ethics in the School of Medicine at Deakin University. Her research interests include ethical and legal issues in health, Indigenous genetics, and empirical...