Episodes 83
Avg. Duration 53m
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Since Jul 2020
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Each episode, sometimes academics, Courtney Hempton, Jane Williams and Chris Mayes take an undisciplined dive (i.e. bellyflop) into the underwater caverns of history, ethics and politics of health. They are joined by a cocktail of erudite, cantankerous and more qualified guests to talk through everything from the history of feminist bioethics to why acronyms are a curse and unnecessary evil. Plus, they break down the latest biopolitical news, discuss #bioethicstwitter bin-fires, and dig up forgotten gems from the archive. New episodes drop every Thursday.

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S8E9 End of 2025 Reflections: Bondi, grief and AABHL2025

Dec 22, 2025 20m Transcript

Send a textWe return after a hard pause to sit with grief, public safety, and how quickly politics moves to claim tragedy. We point to real solidarity work, reflect on bioethics beyond the moment of…

S8E8 Gender Open Parenting: A Path to Childhood Autonomy with Nanette Ryan

Sep 19, 2025 1h 3m Transcript

Send a textDr. Nanette Ryan discusses gender open parenting, a model allowing children to determine their own gender in their own time without imposing gender expectations based on assigned sex at…

S8E7 Beyond Bleeding: How Period Tracking Apps Redefine Health

Aug 22, 2025 54m Transcript

Send a textDr. Andrea Ford, cultural and medical anthropologist, explores the fascinating world of femtech and period tracking apps, revealing how these technologies are transforming our…

S8E6 The COVID Memory Gap: Reflections Five Years Later

Jul 30, 2025 33m Transcript

Send a textFive years after COVID-19 upended our lives, we've developed a curious collective amnesia. When was the last time you seriously reflected on playground closures, door-to-door testing…

S8E5 Five Years of Undisciplinary!

Jul 19, 2025 25m Transcript

Send a textWe celebrate five years of Undisciplinary by reflecting on our journey and the changing academic landscape since our podcast began in July 2020.• Chris and Jane discuss recent conference…

S8E4 Decolonizing Health: Why "Global" Health Is a Problematic Concept with Seye Abimbola

Jun 07, 2025 1h 1m Transcript

Send a textA/Prof Seye Abimbola explores how global health as a concept reinforces colonial power structures and argues for decentering Western institutions in health governance. His critique reveals…

S8E3 "Worst Dinner Guest Ever?" Food intolerances, gut issues, and the ethics of hosting. Dr Megan Dean Pt2

May 17, 2025 37m Transcript

Send a textPart 2 of our conversation with philosopher Megan Dean. We explore the ethics of hosting and the tensions that arise when accommodating guests with dietary restrictions. We dive into her…

S8E2 Philosophy of Food: Discussing food restrictions, identity, and care with Dr Megan Dean Pt1

May 02, 2025 50m Transcript

Send a textPhilosopher Megan Dean joins us to explore the complex ethics of food restrictions, from hospital feeding tubes to revealing how deeply our identity and relationships are intertwined with…

S8E1 Beyond the Scales: Obesity Ethics and Weight Stigma

Apr 07, 2025 32m Transcript

Send a textChris and Jane kick off 2025 discussing their recent publication in the British Medical Bulletin titled "Obesity: Ethical Issues" and exploring how conversations about weight stigma have…

Summer Edition: Re-post of 2023 conversation with Patty Thille on Obesity, Weight Stigma and Big Pharma

Jan 13, 2025 1h Transcript

Send a text**Below is AI generated**This episode discusses weight stigma as a systemic issue deeply rooted in healthcare practices, often leading to misdiagnosis and mistreatment of individuals based…

Summer Edition: Re-post of 2021 conversation with Bryan Mukandi on Race and Medical Power

Dec 30, 2024 1h 29m Transcript

Send a textUndisciplinary - 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"…

Good Take Bad Take Xmas Special: Keep your fingers out of other peoples' food!

Dec 23, 2024 18m Transcript

Send a text**Below is AI generated**Ever found yourself secretly despising a beloved Christmas classic or questioning the charm of a holiday favorite as you share it with the next generation? Join us…

Love, Grief, and Empathy: Undisciplinary reflections on 2024

Dec 20, 2024 34m Transcript

Send a text**Below is AI generated**This episode explores the complexities of grief during festive seasons, focusing on the interplay between love, loss, and holiday traditions. Insights from bell…

Good Take/Bad Take: Cheeky chat about cancer donations & ozempic jabs for the unemployed

Dec 10, 2024 25m Transcript

Send a text**Below is AI generated**Is "cheeky" the most overused word in our everyday vocabulary? We kick things off with a humorous exploration of this label being slapped on everything from muesli…

S7E6 Bullshit and Misinformation in Healthcare: talking with Peter West-Oram

Nov 12, 2024 39m Transcript

Send a text**Below is AI generated**Is solidarity in healthcare a double-edged sword? That’s the intriguing question we explore with our returning guest, Pete West-Oram. In this episode, we dissect…

Solidarity, Ethics, and Global Justice with Peter West-Oram Part1

Oct 31, 2024 1h 2m Transcript

Send a text**Below is AI Generated**What if the key to equitable healthcare lies in the power of solidarity? Join us as we explore this profound question with Dr. Peter West-Oram, a senior lecturer…

S7E5 Horseshoe Crabs: Unknown and abused guardians of global health?

Aug 29, 2024 56m Transcript

Send a text**Below is AI generated**What if the key to safer medicines lies in the blood of an ancient, alien-looking creature? Join us as we uncover the fascinating world of horseshoe crabs with our…

Good Take/Bad Take: Monash IVF $56 million settlement deal

Aug 23, 2024 39m Transcript

Send a text**The below is AI generated**What if bringing cake to work is as harmful as passive smoking? Join us for a thought-provoking exploration with our special guest, Sarah Attinger, as she…

S7E4 Embryo Adoption and the Intersection of Religion, Politics, and Reproductive Justice

Jul 26, 2024 1h 21m Transcript

Send a text** Below is AI generated**What happens when religion, politics, and reproductive rights collide? Join us in this thought-provoking episode of Undisciplinary, featuring Risa Cromer, an…

Fireside Chat: Send us a text! Plus some random thoughts & announcements

Jun 15, 2024 30m Transcript

Send a text**Below was generated by AI and doesn't really have much to do with what we actually talked about!**Curious about how American English phrases like "it's been a minute" are shaping…

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