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Vulgar History
Did Doctors Really Prescribe Vibrators To Victorian Women? And Other Sexual Myths (with Kate Lister)

Vulgar History

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 59:47


Vulgar History x Betwixt The Sheets: the collab you never knew you needed! I was so excited to chat with Dr. Kate Lister of Betwixt the Sheets about her new book: Flick: A Brief History of Female Pleasure. Flick shares the story of female sexual pleasure from ancient Mesopotamia to the 1960s so-called sexual revolution and right up to modern day. Have you heard that proper British ladies would "sit back and think of England"? Guess what: they did NOT. Nor did doctors in the Victorian era prescribe vibrators!! Stop spreading that rumour!! Click here to watch this as a video! — Order a copy of Flick from UK-based bookshops or my fav Irish bookseller Kennys! They ship worldwide — ⁠Support our Trevor Project fundraiser⁠ — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy a copy of Ann's book Rebel of the Regency⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠commonera.com/vulgar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠commonera.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code VULGAR at checkout — Get Vulgar History merch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vulgarhistory.com/store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (best for US shipping) and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vulgarhistory.redbubble.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (better for international shipping) — Vulgar History is an affiliate of ⁠⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠⁠, which means that a small percentage of any books you click through and purchase will come back to Vulgar History as a commission. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use this link to shop there and support Vulgar History.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOY Breakfast with The Murphys
Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 16 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat

JOY Breakfast with The Murphys

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 51:31


Wake up with JOY Breakfast – the feel-good way to start your day. Join Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat as they unpack the stories everyone's talking about (and a few you didn't know you needed), from pop culture moments and internet buzz to politics, health and queer life. Each episode blends big headlines with sharp opinions, expert insights from Dr Cat, and plenty of laughs along the way. New episodes every Tuesday 7-9am This week's topics: Happy Trans Day of Visibility!! We sit down with the incredible Anastasia Le, a Vietnamese Australian social justice trailblazer and Victorian Women's Honour Roll inductee. We chat about her work with the Victorian Pride Centre and supporting inclusion for LGBTQIA+, migrant, and disability communities before she heads off to a massive day of speaking engagements. Also this week, we name our Crush of the Week and admit we are officially addicted to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We break down the drama that went down with Taylor. Things get mystical with a “Battle of the Fates” Tarot reading and Shamanic insights. We explore the future of 3D printing and programming your own personal AI pets using ChatGPT. Tech meets nature as we look at using Tamagotchis for high-tech plant care. We discuss the UK version of SNL and manifest a third season of Lisa Kudrow's The Comeback. Kylie Minogue is officially announced as the AFL Grand Final headliner. Taylor Swift dominates the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards with seven massive wins. We wrap up with the news that Victorian public transport is free through April to help with climbing fuel prices. Instagram: @joy949 @joybreakfast @miettahj_ @themelbourneurbanite (Jason) @nyuroscientist (Cat) The post Tuesday Breakfast – Episode 16 – with Mietta, Jason & Dr Cat appeared first on JOY Breakfast.

SBS Dutch - SBS Dutch
Australië tot nu toe: Henrietta Dugdale

SBS Dutch - SBS Dutch

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 14:18


Historica Ingeborg van Teeseling vertelt dit keer over Henrietta Dugdale, een sterke vrouw die opkwam voor vrouwenrechten en in 1884 de Victorian Women's Suffrage Society oprichtte.

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Saturday Magazine
Easter Saturday, April 4th, 2026, Dr. Kirsten Abernethy, Executive Director, Victorian Women's Trust, Budget Cuts to Legal Aid for Domestic Violence Victims.

Saturday Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 11:09


Our next guest is Dr. Kirsten Abernethy, Macca and Kenny discuss the funding failures across the political spectrum for domestic violence support. “National Legal Aid is deeply concerned about potential cuts to legal assistance for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence in the upcoming Federal Budget, after reports in The Sydney Morning Herald”, March 26 2026 https://nationallegalaid.org.au/news/budget-cuts-to-legal-assistance-will-put-women-and-children-at-risk-warns-national-legal-aid Dr. Kirsten Abernethy is a social scientist, researcher and educator with over 20 years' experience working with coastal and seafaring communities across Australia, the UK, and the Pacific. Her work is grounded in feminist values, and her research and advocacy has been centred upon worker's rights, looking deeply at the experiences of women, a demographic often underrepresented. Kirsten has led major research and sector-wide programs focused on women's leadership, workplace inclusion and systemic reform. In 2017, she won the VIC AgriFutures Rural Women's Award. In 2025 was appointed Executive Director of the Victorian Women's Trust. The post Easter Saturday, April 4th, 2026, Dr. Kirsten Abernethy, Executive Director, Victorian Women's Trust, Budget Cuts to Legal Aid for Domestic Violence Victims. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Rowling Studies The Hogwarts Professor Podcast
Metallurgical, Literary, and Psychological Alchemy: Is Jung a Good Guide for Understanding J. K. Rowling's Artistry and Meaning?

Rowling Studies The Hogwarts Professor Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 104:23


This is the second of a series of posts about the literary alchemy of J. K. Rowling, a discussion jumpstarted by a post by ‘Iris' at a Strike fan website, an article that championed a Jungian perspective on this subject. The first post in this series, Literary Alchemy – A Primer for Those Interested in J. K. Rowling's Artistry, both explained what the ‘Iris' post asserted and reviewed much of the critical literature that the brevity of the S&E Files article prevented her from discussing. See that post for links to this material. The conversation between Nick Jeffery and John Granger above was recorded in the same spirit as the first post was written, namely, simultaneously a welcome to Strike fans and Rowling readers who have learned about literary alchemy only recently and an introduction to the work of the last twenty five years on this subject. Upcoming posts in the series will include a counter-point discussion in the debate Rowling is fostering about whether a psychological or spiritual perspective is better for understanding art and life and a review of the alchemical signatures that crowd Rowling-Galbraith's Hallmarked Man.This post is largely links to sources for points Nick and John discuss in their naturally enthusiastic and contrarian conversation, question by question. Enjoy!1. Welcome to the Conversation! (Nick) I just sent out an article about literary alchemy, John, in response to an article written by ‘Iris' and posted on the Strike-Ellacott Files website, a piece titled ‘What is Literary Alchemy? Spotting symbols that map Strike and Robin's growth.' What advice or guidance would you give to, say, Cormoran Strike readers who are brand new to the subject? * There are three types of alchemy and it is important to understand the common ground they share and the differences between them;* The first type is alchemy proper, which is to say ‘metallurgical alchemy,' the sacred science of purifying metals and the adept's soul via the creation of a Philosopher's Stone that will transform lead to gold and exude an elixir of life, the drinking of which will bestow immortality;* The second and third types of alchemy derive from interpretations of metallurgical alchemy's aims and the symbolic texts detailing the work in the hermetic laboratory;* Literary alchemy is the use of metallurgical alchemy's language, colors, sequences, and symbols in plays, poetry, and story to foster an edifying and transformative experience in the artist's theater or reading audience;* Psychological alchemy is Carl Jung's use of metallurgical alchemy's texts during and after WWII to illustrate his ideas of the integration of the conscious and unconscious aspects of the human mind;* Metallurgical alchemy was practiced in China, the Levant, India, and Europe within the revealed religious traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity until its degeneration in the late Medieval period and eventual evolution into the strictly materialist chemistry we know today;* Literary alchemy has been a continuous stream in literature from Dante, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and the Metaphysical poets through to Dickens, Yeats, the Inklings, Joyce, Nabokov, and J. K. Rowling;* The academic study of “alchemy in literature” was the province of Baconian and allegorical readings of Shakespeare (cf., Beryl Pogson, Peter Dawkins, Martin Lings) until the late 20th Century and the advent of academic specialists in ‘Hermetic Studies,' e.g., Stanton Linden, Lyndy Abraham, and Charles Nicholl (cf., Cauda Pavonis: A Journal of Hermetic Studies, 1982-2000).* Jung and his followers used their psychological interpretations of metallurgical alchemy as allegories of the soul to interpret mythology (cf., Erich Neumann, Marie-Louise Von Franz, Robert Johnson);* Jungian analysis of story using Jung's ideas of subconscious archetypes within a collective unconscious was popularized by Joseph Campbell in his guides to Joyce's Ulysses and his more well known works on mythology (e.g., The Hero With a Thousand Faces);* ‘Isis' in her S&E Files article, ‘What is Literary Alchemy?,' suggests that Rowling-Galbraith is writing an allegory of soul transformation in the Cormoran Strike series using metallurgical alchemy's symbols and sequences as understood by Carl Jung and his disciples rather than as used by English writers since the 13th Century;* It's a challenging theory, the depth of which is hard to grasp without an appreciation of the types of alchemy, what they have in common, and their differences in approach and subject matter.2. The Lake: (John) What I found most fascinating in your post, Nick, was your best guesses about where Rowling would have learned about literary alchemy. She claimed in 1998 that she'd read a lot of alchemical texts from which she set the “magical parameters” of the Hogwarts Saga; if you had only three chances to name one of those books, what would you choose? * Charles Nicholl's The Chemical Theatre;* Titus Burckhardt's Alchemy: Science of the Cosmos, Science of the Soul (or Mirror of the Intellect: Essays on Traditional Acience and Sacred Art);* Lyndy Abraham Summerhaze's Marvell and Alchemy or her Dictionary of Alchemical Imagery;* Martin Lings' The Secret of Shakespeare3. Carl Jung, Alchemy: (Nick) I see you're chafing at the bit, John, with book titles I haven't mentioned so let me name-drop the author not on my list because, as you pointed out, he wasn't really a literary alchemist so much as a psychologist who discussed alchemy as a means of illustrating his own ideas about the ‘Great Work.' You've written, though, that literary alchemy as with metallurgical alchemy is a subset of soul-allegories or Psychomachia. Don't Jung's ideas jibe with that? * Yes and no!* Jung's ideas of the soul and archetypes (or archetypal forms) are based on late 19th Century Volkischer German ideas, which is to say, modern and materialist (some say ‘vitalist') premises. His hostility to Christianity and Judaism was grounded in his acceptance of Darwinian evolution and derived philosophically from Nietzsche (see Richard Noll's The Jung Cult and The Aryan Christ).* He conflates the spiritual with the psychological, consequently, and embraces integrated individual psychological health as the telos of human existence, none of which is consistent with traditional metallurgical or literary alchemy (see Titus Burckhardt's Mirror of the Intellect, Philip Sherrard's ‘An Introduction to the Religious Thought of C. G. Jung,' and Harry Oldmeadow's ‘C.G. Jung & Mircea Eliade: ‘Priests without Surplices'? Reflections on the Place of Myth, Religion and Science in Their Work.'* Psychological alchemy, insomuch as it is ‘Jungian,' is well removed from the other two types of alchemy. Which is not to say that Rowling is not a Jungian and hence a Jungian psychological alchemist.4. Back into the Lake: (John) You covered in your article, though, Nick, the several reasons to think it possible, even probable that the evidence from Rowling's life suggests she is using Jungian ideas in her literary alchemy. Iris over at S&E Files obviously thinks that is the case. What are the for and against ideas with respect to Rowling being a Jungian? There's Plenty of Evidence That Rowling IS a Jungian Writer:John Granger's discussion in Troubled Blood: A Jungian Reading* Robin's name-dropping Jung in conversation about astrology;* The Jungian notes sounded throughout Strike 5: Archetypes, Synchronicity, Persona;* The connection between Jung's illustrated ‘New Book' and Talbot's ‘True Book;' and* Pointers to Cupid-Psyche myth as understood by Jungians (see below)The Advent of Prudence Dunleavy, Jungian Psychologist, in Ink Black Heart* Hard to imagine a more sympathetic portrait of a Jungian than half-sister Prudence!* She clearly was the genius behind the Rokeby reconciliation in Hallmarked ManThe Cupid and Psyche myth underpinning the Strike series* A Mythological Key to Cormoran Strike? The Myth of Eros, Psyche, and Venus (note the discussion here of the Jungian understanding of this specific myth)* Ink Black Heart: Strike as Zeus to Robin's Leda and as Cupid to Mads' Psyche* ‘Rowling Points to Myth of Cupid and Psyche in order to Console Strike Fans Disappointed with Hallmarked Man‘* The Hallmarked Man‘s Mythological Template (Nick Jeffery, John Granger)Anything Else? Oh, yeah —* Rowling studied mythology in her ‘Classical Studies' program at UExeter and almost certainly encountered Jungian interpretation of myths there (e.g. the work of Neumann, Johnson, Campbell).* Rowling told Val McDermid if she had not become a successful writer she would have sought training and certification as a psychologist. * Her work reflects a broad reading in psychology (cf., Louise Freeman Davis' ‘J. K. Rowling and the Phantoms in the Brain,' ‘Cormoran Strike and the Itch that Cannot Be Scratched') and it is likely that she has read her fair share of Jung and Jungian authors during her studies.* Rowling benefited from psychological therapy and exercises herself when suffering from depression, the experience of and recovery from which she depicted in story via the Azkaban Dementors and Robin Ellacott's treatment for PTSD in Lethal White.And There is Plenty of Evidence That Rowling Is NOT a Jungian Writer:* Rowling has never been asked or revealed how she learned about literary alchemy; this includes, of course, any reference to Carl Jung, whose work was not focused on literary alchemy per se but a psychological interpretation or explanation of metallurgical alchemy's symbolism.* All that Rowling has revealed about her experiences as a patient seeking help with depression are about Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), which treatment modality owes nothing to Jung or to Jung's students.* It is possible that Rowling encountered esoteric metallurgical alchemy, the precursor to literary alchemy, in her study of astrology, the complementary traditional sacred science to alchemy, a skill-set with which we know she was accomplished. That route to alchemy would have led her to Perennialist interpretations of alchemy, most notably Titus Burckhardt‘s Alchemy, Science of the Cosmos, Science of the Soul; the paperback cover of the Penguin Metaphysical Library edition of that book (1974) features an androgynous giant named REBIS standing on a dragon and a winged golden sphere (i.e., Rubeus, Norbert, Snitch).* As mentioned above, it is more likely that she encountered literary alchemy in her study of Shakespeare. The year she was studying for her A Levels, she traveled to see a production of King Lear which has prompted the idea that it was on her list of texts to prepare for her tests. The most challenging interpretation of Lear then in print was Charles Nicholl's The Chemical Theatre (1980), a book that explains almost every scene in perhaps Shakespeare's greatest tragedy as a parallel step in the Great Work of alchemy. If the budding astrologer was fascinated by this allegorical interpretation of the Bard, the most popular work in print at that time that championed reading Shakespeare as the author of soul allegories was Perennialist Martin Lings‘ The Secret of Shakespeare (1984).* Literary Alchemy is a tool set employed not only by Shakespeare but by a host of Rowling favorite authors to include Dickens, Nabokov, Lewis, and Tolkien. This view of alchemy, that is, as an allegorical depiction of the soul's transformation that affects that same cathartic experience in its theater or reading audiences, is the one found in Rowling's work, which is well removed from psychological alchemy, an analytic art which, though it springs from metallurgical alchemical texts, does not aim at the transformation at work in the sacred art or the science of traditional alchemy. * Rowling's use of chiastic structures and psychomachian allegory, tools that complement literary alchemy in spiritual perspective and aim, make a Jungian rather than a literary and Perennialist view of alchemy seem unlikely.* Alchemy: Jung, Burckhardt, or Maclean? John Granger, April 2007* Rowling's Soul Triptych Psychomachia: Is It From Shakespeare's ‘Macbeth'? John Granger, September 20245. The Debate at King's Cross: (Nick) So, John, you've mentioned Jung quite a few times in your posts about the Mythological framework of the Strike series and even written about the Jungian ideas of animus and anima with respect to Cormoran and Robin's relationship. You seem fairly confident, though, that Rowling is writing from the traditional esoteric ideas of alchemy a la Shakespeare rather than Jung's. Why is that? * Everything you just said!* As noted, Jung's ideas are modern and psychological while the stream of literary alchemy in English Literature is almost exclusively more Medieval and pointedly spiritual;* The Most Notable Exception: Angela Carter's The Passion of the New Eve (1977), that reads like a Jungian ‘Red Book' slide-show (think Bombyx Mori) or a transgender Odyssey written for feminists. Rowling has never mentioned her to my knowledge but it would be surprising if she hadn't read this book more than once. What Alana Bolton Cooke wrote about Carter's Passion could be said about Rowling's literary alchemy if she is a Jungian writer (or about Galbraith's fictional Elizabeth Tassel?):Angela Carter in The Passion of New Eve (1977) uses the exoteric phases of alchemy and Carl G. Jung's theory of esoteric alchemy as a means of demonstrating allegorically the idea ofrebirth and renewal. The purpose of this allegorical method is to produce an 'alchemical' change of thought in the reader about sexuality and gender associated with women's repression and liberation. In the novel Carter develops themes and ideas explored in her essay, The Sadeian Woman: An Exercise in Cultural History (1979), an analysis of the Marquis de Sade's pornography and its affect on the roles of men and women in society. The clash of opposites involved in combining alchemical symbolism, feminism and pornography within the fiction can be seen as representative of the state of chaos present in alchemy before the beginning of change. The circular narrative and alchemical structure of the fiction creates a literary version of the alchemical process as it brings together opposites involved in chaos, represented by events and characterisation that the protagonist, Evelyn/Eve, experiences, until, in the manner of alchemy, harmony is reached. The harmony created represents women's empowerment. Carter uses Evelyn's individuation process to encourage growth within the reader by altering patterns of thought to bring about change through self-confrontation and self-knowledge. The structure of Carter's fiction, thus, corresponds to the process of esoteric alchemy contained within the structure, imagery and symbolism of exoteric alchemy. The fiction is designed to stimulate the unconscious of the reader and make conscious hitherto unknown and repressed thoughts about gender and sexuality to bring about change in the lives of men and women.* I think what Rowling said she was trying to do with Harry Potter's meeting with Dumbledore at the dream-like King's Cross strongly suggests she is aware of the two approaches and wants readers to discuss them – but that she has made her own choice, however conflicted she may be.* In her 2008 interview with Adeel Amini, Rowling said that her hope for Harry's post-mortem conversation with Dumbledore at King's Cross was to stimulate “a debate” among readers about whether it was a psychological moment, that is, a fantasy in which Harry understands what he's been missing all along, or a spiritual event in which he is actually speaking with the late Headmaster:Enough Potter-plot, I think. Moving on to a slightly more contentious issue, Rowling has categorically said that she does believe in a higher power, a statement reinforced by her childhood church-going (“Till I was 17,” she clarifies). It must be difficult to reconcile her religious beliefs with those that denounce Harry Potter as anti-Christian, I wonder aloud. Rowling's expression does not change a fraction. “There was a Christian commentator who said, which I thought was very interesting, that Harry Potter had been the Christian church's biggest missed opportunity. And I thought, there's someone who actually has their eyes open.“I think he said it before the publication of the seventh book, and with the publication of the seventh book I think that clarified a lot of people's view on where I was standing. But I should emphasise that I am not pushing a specifically Christian agenda, and indeed till the very last moment in book seven, one can interpret what happens to Harry after he presents himself with death as him going into an unconscious state in which his subconscious reveals to him what he already knew.” I hum in faux-comprehension of what she's referring to; luckily my clued-in companion is nodding wildly. Proceed. “Any re-reading of Chapter 35 will show you that there's nothing that the Dumbledore he sees tells him that he couldn't have guessed for himself or already realised, and of course there's a key piece of information that Dumbledore doesn't articulate that Harry has realised. So you can deliberately interpret it that way, or you can say that he did go into a state of limbo beyond which there was another life, and that idea was expressed repeatedly, and most explicitly at the end of book five, Order of the Phoenix, where Harry understands that there is an ‘on', that you do go on. “I wanted there to be a debate there, so of my three main characters - when they come into the room which examines death at the Ministry of Magic - Hermione, the ultimate sceptic and a hyperrational person, hears nothing behind the veil and is scared of it. Ron is just uneasy; Ron is someone who does not grapple with anything deeper than beer, if he can avoid it. Harry's drawn to it, and therein lies Harry's slightly reckless, almost morbid streak, because Harry does have a hint of that dangerous adolescent trait which is the attraction to death.” Heavy. Obviously with this ambiguity, you do get a fair degree of misinterpretation as well; there is a certain section that does dislike Harry Potter intensely. “Oh, vehemently,” says Rowling, before muttering under her breath “…and they send death threats.”* I think that “debate” she's trying to foster is between the psychological, call it ‘Jungian' “just inside your head” subconscious perspective, and the authentically spiritual view of her work (well, of art and human existence, too, of course). And that this debate is one she has had for most of her life. Check out her comments about the “greatest missed opportunity” and explain to me how that doesn't line up with her preferring the spiritual, albeit “not explicitly Christian,” to the psychological and humanist. 7. Jungian Readings of Rowling's Work: (Nick) John, you're familiar with what has been written by Potter Pundits because of your PhD critical literature surveys; what are the better ones about Rowling and Jungian psychology and what do they emphasize? Here are seven off the top of my head (and Thesis ‘Works Cited' drafts):* Grynbaum, G.A. (2000). The Secrets of Harry Potter. The San Francisco Jung Institute Library Journal: Reviews From a Jungian Perspective of Books, Films and Culture, [online] 19 (4) pp. 17-48* Patrick, Christopher and Sarah (2007), ‘Exploring the Dark Side: Harry Potter and the Psychology of Evil,' in Mulholland (ed.), The Psychology of Harry Potter, BenBella Books, pp 221-232* Gerhold, C. (2011). The Hero's Journey Through Adolescence: A Jungian Archetypal Analysis of “Harry Potter.” PsyD. The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. * Rectenwald, Bob (2019). ‘Carl Jung's Impact on the Work of J. K. Rowling' * Skipper, Alicia and Kate Fulton (2021) ‘Out from the Shadows into the Light: Persona and Shadow in Harry Potter‘ in Anne Mamary (ed.) The Alchemical Harry Potter: Essays on Transfiguration in J. K. Rowling's Novels, McFarland, Jefferson, NC, 2021, pp 79-96* The Unfolding Journey, Jung's Shadow Self in Harry Potter: Confronting the Darkness Within (YouTube video)* My own Troubled Blood: A Jungian ReadingBob Rectenwald's piece is the best of the six I didn't write but it shares the several faults all the Jungian pieces make:* the first failing of even the best Jungian readers is the assumption that Rowling is a Jungian, which is an open question;* the next is that Jung's ideas (and Joseph Campbell's) are indisputably true; and* the last is, when alchemy is mentioned, the critics do not clarify either the commonalities of or the differences between literary alchemy, psychological alchemy, and Jungian analytic psychology. * Note, though, that Rowling, while aware of such Jungian tropes as the Hero's Journey, tweeks it shamelessly, adding a symbol of Christ and resurrection scene in every Potter story (cf., How Harry Cast His Spell, ‘The Harry's Journey,' pp 21-28).* Read her brief PotterMore piece on alchemy and note that it is written in such a way that it can be read as confirmation of either a psychological or spiritual perspective on alchemy and art:One interpretation of the ‘instructions' left by the alchemists is that they are symbolic of a spiritual journey, leading the alchemist from ignorance (base metal) to enlightenment (gold). There seems to have been a mystical element to the work the alchemist was engaged upon, which set it apart from chemistry (of which it was undoubtedly both an offshoot and forerunner).This “original writing” by Rowling, especially the words “spiritual” and “mystical,” suggests that she is a Perennialist rather than a Jungian, at least with respect to her understanding of alchemy. But the debate is still possible with Jungians who read those words as cyphers for the subsconscious contact they hold we have with archetypes.8. Back to the Alchemy: (John) I think the real question of whether Rowling's literary alchemy is predominantly literary and spiritual or psychological in orientation comes down to the postmodern confusion about the immaterial aspects of the human person, which is to say, the soul (or mind, psyche) and the spirit. Rowling's recent work may seem prosaic or secular to a casual reader who compares it to the relatively otherworldly and “obviously” symbolic Potter books, but she loads each Strike book with Shakespearean romance of soul and spirit, i.e., alchemical dramas, and hermetic tropes. I'm writing a piece now about the lions, dogs, incest, and the red man and white woman in Hallmarked Man, each of which are touchstones of alchemy. I think, though, that your work with Rowling's favorite books and her epigraph sources, Nick, point to a strong spiritual rather than psychological foundation in Rowling's work —* Louisa May Alcott, Little Women* Dodie Smith, I Capture the Castle* The Victorian Women Poets in Running Grave* Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Aurora Leigh* Robert Browning, The Ring and the Book* The Jungian love of the I Ching, Running Grave's epigraph source9. Jung in Running Grave: (Nick) Rowling's favorite writers, from Shakespeare and Nabokov to C. S. Lewis and Victorian Women poets, all clearly believe in a world-transcending spiritual realm. Given the quantity of the Jungian scholarship in Rowling Studies that Iris referred to and you've mentioned, it's curious -- if Rowling is aware of it and is resistant to it -- that she doesn't push back against it explicitly in her work. Can you think of a character that seems something like Jung in the books, someone as bad as Prudence Dunleavey is good? I can think of three:* United Humanitarian Church's guru Jonathan Wace in Running Grave: his “psychologizing of religion,” the comparative religion avenue to denial of any true faith, the psychological critical analysis of a patient using mythological tropes (”Artemis”), the cult leader, and the abuser of women and children -- he's a ringer for Jung! * Paul Satchwell, one-eyed serpent with a one-track mind, in Leamington Spa, a true Jungian artist working psycho-sexual motifs graphically on canvas:Naked figures twisted and cavorted in scenes from Greek mythology. Persephone struggled in the arms of Hades as he carried her down into the underworld; Andromeda strained against chains binding her to rock as a dragonish creature rose from the waves to devour her; Leda lay supine in bulrushes as Zeus, in the form of a swan, impregnated her.Two lines of Joni Mitchell floated back to Robin as she looked at the paintings: “When I first saw your gallery, I liked the ones of ladies…”Except that Robin wasn't sure she liked the paintings. The female figures were all black-haired, olive-skinned, heavy-breasted and partially or entirely naked. The paintings were accomplished, but Robin found them slightly lascivious. Each of the women wore a similar expression of vacant abandon, and Satchwell seemed to have a definite preference for those myths that featured bondage, rape or abduction. (Troubled Blood, 542)* And then there are the Masons, kind of an old school Jungian cult in Hallmarked Man. Like the UHC and “harmless” fraternal and charitable group with Christian touches but which doesn't change a man or human nature per Hardacre (and which harbors the rich and powerful like Lord Branfoot). * Coupled with Prudence, the Front of Jungian Beliefs, we get the front and back of Jung in Rowling's work, a characteristic touch of Rowling nuance as she did with Islam in Hallmarked Man.10. Conclusion: (John) I'm obviously not a Jung fan and I don't think Rowling is writing Jungian psychomachia in alchemical symbols a la Angela Carter, but I see how people would come to a contrary conclusion; Rowling's ‘spiritual not religious' public statements and political positions with respect to Same Sex Attraction and abortion line up much more easily with New Age and Jungian types than with any kind of orthodox Christianity. The great thing about essays like Isis' at S&E Files is that it brings more people into the conversation of what literary alchemy is and the various approaches to it. You've been reading about literary alchemy for several years now, Nick; what do you think the person whose first encounter with the subject was the S&E Files article do to hone their alchemy detection skills? * “Read your books and online talks, John!”* How Metallurgical Alchemy Worked and How it Became Literary Alchemy (from Deathly Hallows Lectures, Chapter 1):Alchemy, in a nutshell, was the science for the perfection or sanctification of the alchemist's soul. This heroic venture I need to say straight off is all but impossible today because the way we look at reality, at ‘things' per se makes the Great Work itself almost an absurdity. Unlike the medieval alchemists, we moderns and postmoderns see things with a clear subject/object distinction, that is, we believe that you and I and that table are entirely different things and between them is there is no connection or relation. The knowing subject is one thing and the observed object is completely ‘other.'To the alchemist that is not the case. His efforts in changing lead to gold are based on the premise that he as the subject will go through the same types of changes and purifications as the materials he is working with. In sympathy with these metallurgical transitions and resolutions of contraries, his soul will be purified in correspondence as long as he is working in a prayerful state within the Mysteries (sacraments) of his revealed tradition.Now, historically there was an Arabic alchemy, a Chinese alchemy, a Kabbalistic, as well as a Christian alchemy; each differs superficially with respect to their spiritual traditions but in every one, the alchemist was working with a sacred natural science or physics to advance his spiritual purification. This was only possible because he looked at the metal he was working with as something with which he was not ‘other' but with which he was in relationship, artifex and artifact in sacred art imitating and accelerating the work of the Creator creating a bridge, so that, as lead changes to gold or material perfection, his soul was going through similar transformations and purifications.The common ground is the logos in every created thing, to include persons (cf. John 1:9), which are all continuous with the Logos fabric of reality. As much as the alchemist identifies with this metaphysical ground, purifying himself of the ‘old man' or ego-driven individual and identifying himself with the spiritual Heart or light within him, that light will become his dominant quality, hence his “illumination” or “enlightenment”. And lead or solid darkness turning into gold, hard light.How does this edifying magic become the scaffolding for Harry's adventures? Largely through the genius of William Shakespeare. Hermetic wisdom and alchemical efforts were such commonplaces in Elizabethan England that Shakespeare and his contemporaries recognized, I think. that the magic of staged drama is essentially alchemical. If we groundlings are all watching what's going on up on the stage and everything is working the way it's supposed to, the subject-object distinction dissolves inasmuch as we identify with the characters and their agonies through our logos-imaginations. As they go through their changes, like the metals in a crucible, we identify with them and pass through the same cathartic moment.As the great dramatists of that period realized, “if what we're doing is alchemical, why don't we use alchemical imagery and language, too?” And, voila, literary alchemy is born. This stream of English literature in which narrator or characters and the reader or audience in correspondence pass through the stages of the alchemical work, the black the white and the red (basically dissolution, purification, and then perfection) runs through the next five centuries of poetry, stage work, stories and novels. You may not have recognized it, but its a big part of things you have read.* Literary Alchemy: Sacred Science, Sacred Art, and ‘The Alembic of Story':A Perennialist Explanation of J. K. Rowling's Signature Hermetic Symbolism This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe

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Doing 'IT'
#75 Guiding Principles for Delivering Relationships and Sexuality Education

Doing 'IT'

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 10:39 Transcription Available


In this episode Anne from SHV explains some key guiding principles to consider when delivering Relationships and Sexuality Education. This episode will be featured in a poster submission at the World Association for Sexual Health Conference in 2025. Resources: UNESCO Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education (2018). Victorian Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, Resilience Rights and Respectful Relationships Initiative, Victorian Sexuality and Consent Education Policy, Victorian Child Safe Standards, Victorian LGBTIQA+ Student Support Policy. Gender Spectrum. Victorian Women's Health Atlas,  Australian Bureau of Statistics. The 7th National Survey of AUSTRALIAN SECONDARY STUDENTS AND SEXUAL HEALTH 2021

Well, Well, Well
International Women’s Day 2025 with Conscious Combat Club and Hana Assafiri

Well, Well, Well

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 53:00


In the lead up to International Women's Day we chat with the founders of Conscious Combat Club, Georgia Verry and Penny McKay. This brilliant initiative facilitates trauma-informed kickboxing classes for women and gender-diverse people impacted by violence and other trauma. We also chat about the upcoming Conscious Combat Club workshop which Thorne Harbour Health is running Saturday 15 March. So, if you're interested in joining us, tune in for how you can get involved! In the second half of the show, we speak with entrepreneur, activist and owner of the Moroccan Soup Bar, Hana Assafiri. Hana takes us on a fascinating journey on her life and what drives her to champion women from marginalised communities. We also speak about her memoir, Hana Assafiri – The Audacity to be Free.   More on the Conscious Combat Club … Their programs were designed in response to gender-based violence and have two streams: women's classes and classes for trans and gender diverse people. The waitlists for both are open and there is a scholarship program available thanks to the Victorian Women's Trust. Women's classes: https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm Trans and gender-diverse classes: https://www.consciouscombat.club/trans-and-gender-diverse-trauma-informed-kickboxing To learn more about our advocacy and fundraising work, visit: https://rounds4respect.org/   To find out where to get a copy of Hana Assafiri's book go to: https://melbournebooks.com.au/products/hana-the-audacity-to-be-free-1    

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The Fight Back Podcast
#1: Hilary Irwin: Why we're delivering 50 trauma-informed scholarships in 2025

The Fight Back Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 46:27


To access a scholarship, visit our website and join the waiting list: https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm Hilary Irwin (she/her) is the daughter of Constance (Con) Irwin, in whose name she established the Con Irwin Fub Fund through the Victorian Women's Benevolent trust. Learn more about the trust here: https://www.vwt.org.au/sub-fund/5695/ Georgia and Hilary discuss:• The objectives of the Con Irwin Sub-Fund• How people can get involved• Con's hope for the future for women and girls• Some of the incredible other projects funded by the sub fund• The recipient of last year's Con Irwin Sub Fund• Why Hilary was drawn to supporting the work of the Conscious Combat Club• Who Con Irwin was and why this fund was established • To get involved with the Conscious Combat Club: - Visit our site https://www.consciouscombat.club/- Support Rounds 4 Respect https://rounds4respect.org/ - Join the waitlist for Melbourne classes https://www.consciouscombat.club/naarm- Become a conscious combat coach https://www.consciouscombat.club/coaching- Join our mailing list "Mat Chat' https://www.consciouscombat.club/mat-chat- Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/640626287248147 SUPPORT LINKS: Some listeners might find parts of this conversation distressing. Please take care, link in your support networks, or refer to one of these organizations if you need:Eating disorder support: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ Mental health support: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Sexism in sport https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/ DirectLine (Alcohol & Drug Support) – 1800 888 236 (24/7) http://www.directline.org.au/ QLife (Queer-Specific Peer Support) – 1800 184 527 (3pm – midnight) – https://qlife.org.au/ Lifeline (Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention) – 13 11 14 (24/7) http://www.lifeline.org.au/gethelp Thank you so much to Nari for the beautiful song "Shape Me" heard at the beginning and end of this episode. Nari wrote this song about Shape Your Life, a boxing program for self-identified female survivors of violence in Canada. She wrote this song using the words and experiences shared by participants with Cathy Van Ingen. You can find out more about Shape Your Life in my interview with Cathy in Episode 8. You can hear more of Nari's work by going to her Instagram: @narithesaga

Vic State Cricket Podcast
EP 38: Andy Christie

Vic State Cricket Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 43:05


Victorian Women's Head Coach Andy Christie reflects on a whirlwind first season leading Victoria's women's program, the next wave of stars coming through the ranks, and what it's like to coach Australian women's cricket royalty in Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry. 

History Extra podcast
Victorian women detectives

History Extra podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 34:34


Apprehending thieves in the street. Disguising as housemaids to spy on adulterous husbands. Investigating and exposing child abuse. The exploits of women detectives in the Victorian era were dramatic, secretive, and often dangerous. Author and historian Sara Lodge tells Ellie Cawthorne more about these sleuths and the roles they played in 19th-century crime fighting. (Ad) Sara Lodge is the author of The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective (Yale University Press, 2024). Buy it now from Waterstones: https://go.skimresources.com?id=71026X1535947&xcust=historyextra-social-histboty&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Fthe-mysterious-case-of-the-victorian-female-detective%2Fsara-lodge%2F9780300277883. Listen to Drew Gray tackle listener question on crime, courts, policing and prisons in 19th-century Britain: https://link.chtbl.com/SGjwBedr. The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dilemma
BONUS EPISODE: How do friendships survive this decision?

The Dilemma

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 24:16


In this extra special bonus episode, Gina is joined by one of her best friends Gyan Yankovich, author of Just Friends. They discuss how the question of parenthood can transform friendships for better or worse. Host: Gina Rushton  Executive producer: Kara Jensen-Mackinnon Guests: Gyan Yankovich Extra reading: You can read Gyan's book here, catch up on the viral essay by Allison P. Davis in The Cut here and find Gina's books here. Money Power Freedom is a six-part series hosted by beloved late comedian Cal Wilson and award-winning author and filmmaker, Santilla Chingaipe. In each episode, Cal and Santilla work together to decode money and power, and what it means for our freedom. Created by the Victorian Women's Trust, Money Power Freedom digs into our collective money story, reminding listeners that the financial hurdles so many women face aren't personal — it's political.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Dilemma
Episode seven: Has this all been a waste of time?

The Dilemma

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 24:09


In the final episode The Dilemma, Gina talks to a philosopher and mother who isn't convinced a pros and cons list can ever solve the question of parenthood. Stay subscribed to this channel as we're not going anywhere!  Host: Gina Rushton  Executive producer: Kara Jensen-Mackinnon Guests: LA Paul, Chris Cheers Extra reading: This is the paper from Paul that changed Gina's thinking and this is her book. You can find Gina's book, where she writes deeper on this concept, here. You can find Chris' book here. To support young people to navigate their teens with confidence, the Victorian Women's Trust has created Rosie, a space for young feminists. From relationships advice to study tips, Rosie provides answers to teens' most pressing questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dilemma
Episode six: How do we hope better?

The Dilemma

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 22:36


Many people are trying to make decisions about their futures while holding both hope and fear. In this episode of The Dilemma we're talking about climate guilt, who should be panicking and whether you can make hope from scratch.  Host: Gina Rushton  Executive producer: Kara Jensen-Mackinnon Guests: Tom Whyman, Mary Annaïse Heglar Extra reading: Tom's book Infinitely Full of Hope can be found here. Mary's novel can be found here and her latest book, the one for children, can be found here. Gina, who has written a lot about hope here, would also like to recommend reading Notes from the Apocalypse by Mark O'Connell. This episode of The Dilemma was made possible with the support of The Victorian Women's Trust. Inspirational speeches from across history are far more likely to have been made by a man, than a woman. It's time to change that. Madam Speaker is a new initiative by feminist advocate the Victorian Women's Trust to collate and record important and historic speeches by women and gender diverse people from Australia and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Married to the Land
Mindset and Mustering the Courage to Step Outside of Ag with Kahlia Mickan

Married to the Land

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 41:19


Kahlia Mickan, 31, hails from “Dulthara Station” in Hughenden. Growing up, she attended Clermont State School before transitioning to homeschooling for her secondary education. Pursued a career in Vet Nursing, working at various veterinary surgeries before settling at “Dulthara Station” in 2011. Kahlia has been married to Nat Mickan for almost 13 years, and together they graze beef cattle. Significant challenges in her life include a severe horse accident in 2013 and enduring prolonged droughts. Diversifying her career, Kahlia has ventured into multiple businesses, including Middle Of Nowhere Creations, a monetized YouTube channel "Life On The Lick Run," a booming self-storage company, and a podcast called "Invest Out West." Embracing rural life, Kahlia is passionate about personal development and loves sharing her story and inspiration with others. She emphasizes the importance of communication in handling stress and has a deep appreciation for the supportive small community she lives in.Follow Kahlia on Instagram and follow her Instagram picks or socials suggestions:@lewishowes@robdialjr@valorgi@alphamindset05@melrobbins@lukemindpower@proctorgallagherEnjoyed the episode? Producing these podcast are a blast and take time. I would love it if you could show me some love and support by liking, rating and sharing this episode or you can do so by Buying me a coffee. Thanks!Please make sure you leave a review or rate this episode. @married_tothe_landRural Women Online Digital Intensive, August 5th to 9th in Shepparton. And It's absolutely free. Bookings are essential for the workshops, but you can drop in anytime for tech support. Learn more at: ruralwomenonline.org.au Brought to you by the Victorian Women's Trust.

The Dilemma
Episode five: Is egg freezing an insurance policy?

The Dilemma

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 25:34


In this week's episode of The Dilemma we are talking about fertility with two special guests. Sheree generously shares her personal story and Dr Tash tells us about the advice she gives patients. We talk about whether people are being pushed into egg freezing, what to do about time-wasting partners and what comes after the grief of infertility. Host: Gina Rushton  Executive producer: Kara Jensen-Mackinnon Guests: Sheree Joseph, Dr Natasha Andreadis Extra reading: Sheree wrote about her experiences here and Dr Tash has her own podcast called The Fanny Mechanic. One of Gina's favourite books on all of this is The Seed: Infertility is a Feminist Issue by Alexandra Kimball and here's a piece Gina wrote about living with endometriosis. This episode of The Dilemma was made possible with the support of The Victorian Women's Trust. They've created another podcast, The Trap, a series about love, abuse and power. Hosted by award-winning journalist Jess Hill, this podcast looks deeply at abuse that happens in private, and in public, searching the world for answers to the questions that continue to confound us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Married to the Land
Closing the Digital Divide for Rural Australians with Alana Johnson

Married to the Land

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 45:21


Have you heard of the 1970s rural women's movement? You might be wondering when rural women began advocating for a seat at the table in agriculture and where it all started. Today, we're diving into that history with Alana Johnson.Alana Johnson is a fifth-generation family farmer engaged in cattle production, farm forestry, and an award-winning habitat restoration project near Benalla in northeast Victoria. She is widely recognized for her work in rural development and gender equality. In January 2020, Alana was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her services to women.Throughout her career, Alana has served on Agricultural Ministerial Councils at both the State and Federal levels. She is the immediate past Chair of the Victorian Catchment Management Council and has held director positions at Goulburn Murray Water and the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.A pioneer of the rural women's movement in Australia, Alana is a founding member of Australian Women in Agriculture. She currently chairs the Victorian Women's Trust, the state's peak women's advocacy body. In 2018, she was appointed to the inaugural Ministerial Council on Women's Equality in Victoria and inducted onto the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.Alana has received numerous accolades, including the Rural Women's Award and recognition as one of the inaugural 100 Women of Influence in Australia by the Australian Financial Review and the inaugural 100 Women in Australian Agribusiness by Rural Press. She is a founding member and past President of the acclaimed democracy project, Voices for Indi, and co-authored The Indi Way, published in 2023. Additionally, in 2020, she co-founded the Community Independents Project with former MP Cathy McGowan, leading to the 2022 election of six Community Independent Teal MPs to federal parliament.In 2019, Alana received a Distinguished Alumni Award from La Trobe University and is a graduate of the Australian Rural Leadership Program and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.Join us as we explore Alana's incredible journey and the impact of the rural women's movement!Follow Alana on Instagram and follow her Instagram picks or socials suggestions:Victorian Women's TrustEnjoyed the episode-  producing these podcast are a blast and take time i would love it if you could show me some love and support, you can do so by -Buy me a coffee  Please make sure you leave a review or rate this episode. @married_tothe_landRural Women Online Digital Intensive, August 5th to 9th in Shepparton. And It's absolutely free. Bookings are essential for the workshops, but you can drop in anytime for tech support. Learn more at: ruralwomenonline.org.au Brought to you by the Victorian Women's Trust.

Dyl & Friends
Dyl & Friends | #238 Erin Phillips: 'Living out a childhood dream', 'WNBA to AFLW' & 'The emotional rollercoaster of IVF'

Dyl & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 89:35


This week on Dyl & Friends I'm joined by the AFLW GOAT, Erin Phillips. From multiple WNBA championships to 3x AFLW flags, including a couple of league BnF's, Erin has one of the most impressive resumes you'll come across. We spoke about growing up with the dream of playing AFL to being told she can no longer play after u13's. We covered the business of the WNBA and how it differs to sport in Australia, plus the emotional rollercoaster of going through IVF and how it impacts both males and females on all levels. Instagram: @erinphillips131 This episode of Dyl & Friends is brought to you by Carlton Draught. For the first time ever in the Carlton Draft, one lucky Victorian Women's community club will get to draft the AFLW GOAT, Erin Phillips, to play as a Wildcard for their club. Enter now at www.thecarltondraught.com.au 18+ If you liked this episode, have a listen to this: #219 Joel Selwood Contact Email - mailbag@dylandfriends.com Instagram - @dylbuckley @dylandfriends Youtube - @clubbysports Facebook - dylandfriends Tiktok - @dylandfriends Dyl & Friends is produced by Darcy Parkinson Video and audio production by Producey. ILY xx

The Wheeler Centre
Chanel Contos: Consent Laid Bare

The Wheeler Centre

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 56:46


Chanel Contos has led a powerful movement to include consent education in the national curriculum, and was recently appointed by Julia Gillard to chair the Global Institute for Women's Leadership's Youth Advisory Committee. Her debut book, Consent Laid Bare: Sex, Entitlement & the Distortion of Desire, is a battle cry from a generation no longer prepared to stay silent. In it, Contos explores the political, legislative and cultural changes required to combat Australia's culture of misogyny and normalisation of sexual violence, and outlines steps to achieve true gender equality. Consent Laid Bare advocates for intimacy, consent and enjoyment to be centred in all sexual relationships. At this exclusive Melbourne event hosted by Madison Griffiths, Contos discussed the vital role of consent amidst a culture influenced by porn, the patriarchy and male entitlement.The event recorded on Tuesday 5th March 2024 at The Wheeler Centre. It was presented in partnership with the Victorian Women's Trust. The official bookseller was Readings.Featured music is 'Different Days' by Chill Cole. Content note: This event includes references to sexual abuse and assault. If you need support relating to these topics, you can learn more and seek advice via the below resources. Lifeline: 13 11 14Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36Headspace: 1800 650 890Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1800 806 292Support the Wheeler Centre: https://www.wheelercentre.com/support-us/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Dirt show with Joe Stevens
Peter Stevens Vic MX Review Show Presented By Moto-Cred - SNR's Rd.1

Inside Dirt show with Joe Stevens

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 60:41


This year, Mental4Moto has partnered with the Inside Dirt Network to bring you a Recap Show after every round of the 2024 Victorian Motocross Championship, proudly brought to you by Peter Stevens and presented by Moto Cred. The first Senior round of the 2024 Peter Stevens Victorian Motocross Championship kicked off with a bang last weekend, treating fans to a number of epic battles as the very best riders from all across the State went head-to-head on one of the most technical tracks the series has ever seen. In this episode we recap some of the Rd.1 highlights, and catch up with riders Micky Davis, who raced a Stark Varg at the event, five-time Victorian Women's Champion Emma Milesevic, and defending MX1 A-grade Champion, Bryce Ognenis. 

Motive and Method
The Case Of Missing Victorian Women: Samantha Murphy

Motive and Method

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 33:36


Welcome to another gripping instalment of Motive and Method. In this week's episode, we delve into the headline-grabbing case of Samantha Murthy, a Victorian woman who vanished after embarking on a routine jog in her hometown of Ballarat.Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram.Motive & Method is an MIK Made Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motive and Method
The Case Of Missing Victorian Women: Samantha Murphy

Motive and Method

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 34:35


Welcome to another gripping instalment of Motive and Method. In this week's episode, we delve into the headline-grabbing case of Samantha Murthy, a Victorian woman who vanished after embarking on a routine jog in her hometown of Ballarat. Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram. Motive & Method is an MIK Made Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pratchat
A Monstrous Delay (IWD bonus mini-episode)

Pratchat

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 5:35


Our Monstrous Regiment episode won't be ready until later in the month, but we didn't want to let International Women's Day pass without some kind of comment. So here's a mini episode in your feed recommending some other Pratchett and Discworld podcasts hosted by women and non-binary folks. Here's a list of the Discworld podcasts Ben mentioned: The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret, hosted by Francine Carrel and Joanna Hagan. They covered Monstrous Regiment over three episodes in April 2023: “[REDACTED]”, “The Implication of Hippo” and “Gender is a Fake Drug”. You can support them on Patreon. Disc Coverers, hosted by Iris Jay, Grace Lovelace, Balina Mahigan, and Juniper Theory. Nanny Ogg's Book Club, hosted by Tessa Swelha and Nigel. Their Monstrous Regiment episode was in September 2023. Teaching My Cat to Read, hosted by Eli, M, Ro and Lotti. You can support them on Ko-Fi. Fiction Fans, hosted by Sara and Lily. You can support them on Patreon. Other links from this episode: Our wiki indexing Discworld podcasts is the Guild of Recappers and Podcasters. There's a page for Monstrous Regiment listing all the episodes discussing it. The Melbourne-based charity is independent feminist organisation the Victorian Women's Trust. They've produced their own podcasts, including Money Power Freedom, which was co-hosted by Cal Wilson. We won't link to it, but don't go to internationalwomensday.com; instead you want the official UN Women site, unwomen.org. Our April episode, #Pratchat77, will be with guest Laura Jean McKay, author of The Animals in That Country. We'll be discussing the short stories “Hollywood Chickens” from A Blink of the Screen, and “From the Horse's Mouth” from A Stroke of the Pen. An earlier version of “From the Horse's Mouth” is “Johnno, the Talking Horse”, which was collected in The Time-Travelling Caveman and Other Stories, and in deluxe editions of The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner and Other Stories.

The Debra Shepherd Podcast | Meaningful Living
149: Redefining Business With Sheree Rubinstein, Founder of One Roof

The Debra Shepherd Podcast | Meaningful Living

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 29:39


I'm excited to welcome Sheree Rubinstein, Founder of One Roof to The Debra Shepherd Podcast this week. Sheree is a former corporate lawyer turned entrepreneur and the founder of One Roof; an online business membership for entrepreneurial women. Sheree led the business through a major pivot from being Australia's leading co-working operator for women to online through Covid. The community went from 180 members to having onboarded over 1,500 women across Australia and globally and has amassed an online community of over 35,000.  Sheree has been recognised for her work in closing the gender gap in entrepreneurship with many awards including AFR 100 Women of Influence, Telstra Business Women's Award Finalist and Victorian Young Achievers Award Winner.  Sheree is a mum of two, on the board of the Victorian Women's Trust, a regular public speaker and a mentor to many women starting and building businesses.  HIGHLIGHTS How meaning and purpose for Sheree comes back to connection with people.  Why Sheree decided to leave a career in law and how she started One Roof. Entrepreneurship is an incredible pathway for women to redefine business if they have the right support and networks.  What it was like leading One Roof through a major business pivot. Tips and advice for navigating challenging times in business. One Roof is a purpose built community for entrepreneurial women at all stages of business. Sheree shares more about the One Roof community and how you can get involved. Success is living by your values and doing what you love.  Creating harmony in life. What's coming up at One Roof over the next 12-months. A successful business owner or entrepreneur is someone who is persistance, curious and adaptable. Plus, more! LEAVE A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS If you enjoy the podcast, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Let me know how the podcast inspires, empowers and supports you to communicate meaningfully, create success and experience more ease, joy and meaning in your life and business. Leave a review with your favourite episode, biggest learning, most inspiring moment or ‘aha' moment. I invite you to follow or subscribe to the show to be notified when new episodes are released.    SHOW NOTES   Get all episode show notes here:   www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast   CONNECT WITH SHEREE www.weareoneroof.com Instagram @weareoneroof CONNECT WITH DEBRA  www.debrashepherd.com.au Instagram @_DebraShepherd  

The Wheeler Centre
Nazanin Boniadi: The 2023 Sydney Peace Prize Lecture

The Wheeler Centre

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 56:08


Acclaimed actor, activist and 2023 Sydney Peace Prize-winner Nazanin Boniadi shares her dream of a 'a free, prosperous and secular democratic Iran'. Iranian-born actress Nazanin Boniadi has had an impressive onscreen career, including leading roles in the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of  Power and Homeland. But it's her major role as a human rights advocate that has led to her most recent recognition. Over more than two decades, Boniadi has worked tirelessly to elevate the voices and struggles of Iranian citizens and activists, fighting for the country's democracy and freedom – particularly for women and children. She has advocated at the highest levels, including at the UN Security Council, the US Senate Human Rights Caucus, and in the British Parliament. Boniadi was selected as the recipient of the 2023 Sydney Peace Prize for ‘lending a powerful voice to support Iranian women and girls and their #WomanLifeFreedom movement, and for using a high-profile platform to promote freedom and justice in Iran'. At an unmissable event at The Capitol in Melbourne, Boniadi delivered a stirring keynote lecture on democracy and women's rights, followed by a Q&A hosted by Mahsa Hajjari. This event was recorded on Tuesday 31 October 2023. It was presented by the Sydney Peace Foundation and RMIT Culture. Supported by the Wheeler Centre, Amnesty International, Future Women and the Victorian Women's Trust. Featured music is ‘Fuzzy Feeling' by Timothy Infinite.Support the Wheeler Centre: https://www.wheelercentre.com/support-us/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wheeler Centre
Angela Saini: The Patriarchs

The Wheeler Centre

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 57:42


In her latest book The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule, award-winning science journalist Angela Saini explores the science and history of male dominance, arguing that patriarchy is neither natural nor inevitable, but rather a fragile system that is constantly remade and reasserted. Saini joined Karen Pickering for a bold conversation interrogating why, how and where patriarchy manifests and persists. She discussed the ways patriarchies are established and evolve over time, explored matrilineal systems that have been subverted by colonialism, and looked beyond old narratives to understand why the patriarchy persists today. This event was presented in partnership with the Victorian Women's Trust.It was recorded on Tuesday 15 August 2023 at the Wheeler Centre.The bookseller for this event was Readings. Featured music was Different Days by Chill Cole.Support the Wheeler Centre: https://www.wheelercentre.com/support-us/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversations with Musicians, with Leah Roseman
Kavisha Mazzella: Building Community and Finding the Fearless Note

Conversations with Musicians, with Leah Roseman

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 98:15


I have in-depth conversations with a fascinating diversity of musicians worldwide, and I hope these personal stories highlight the incredible breadth and depth of a life in music for listeners everywhere. Like all my episodes, you can listen to all this on your favourite podcast player, watch the video, and read the transcript, all linked here: https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/kavisha-mazzella Kavisha Mazzella is a renowned Australian songwriter and singer who has won both an ARIA award and an Australia Day Honor. We talked about her work through the lenses of social justice, community building, and the search for deeper meaning and connection. This is a personal, in-depth conversation with lots of beautiful singing in both Italian and English. You can use the detailed timestamps to jump to a song or a topic, but I encourage you to listen through and listen to the stories behind “The Fearless Note”. I'm an independant podcaster who needs my listeners help to keep this huge project going; every dollar helps: https://ko-fi.com/leahroseman Kavisha Mazzella website: https://www.kavisha.com/ Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:09) Italian songs, “The Joys of the Women” (10:34) Italian song: “Mamma Mia Dammi Cento Lire” (15:13) emigration, Kavisha's family's migration stories (25:13) Kavisha's childhood and music, I Papaveri, “The Joys of the Women” (28:23) Kavisha's projects with refugees, children, Musica Viva (33:14) song: “My Brown Yarra” by Frank Jones, dealing with sadness and trauma through music (35:26) I really do need my listeners' help: Ko-fi link in description (35:42) learning confidence as a performer (38:29) intro to “Philosophy Man” (40:42) “Philosophy Man” by Kavisha Mazzella (45:39) teaching singing to community groups (52:11)experiences of the benefits of meditation, Empty Sky album and performances (59:32) art school and why Kavisha turned to music full-time (01:04:08) ARIA award Fisherman's Daughter, Mick Thomas (01:05:23) intro to Sing for No One, Sing for Everyone (01:07:24) Sing for No One, Sing for Everyone by Kavisha Mazzella (01:11:07) Kavisha's song-writing process and influences from Italian songs (01:15:18) Linsey Pollak (01:17:42) Women's Anthem “Love and Justice” commission The Victorian Women's Trust (01:23:21) great advice from Liam Clancy, Luka Bloom, Ronan Ó Snodaigh (01:28:36) “The Fearless Note” by Kavisha Mazzella (01:34:41) the importance of community --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leah-roseman/message

Scary Savannah and Beyond
Victorian Women's Beauty Secrets

Scary Savannah and Beyond

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 22:50


In this bonus episode we're releasing one of our Patreon episodes on the main feed. If you enjoy this you can get much more at our Patreon site, and also help support the podcast! The link is below. Please go check it out at: https://www.patreon.com/scarysavannah Crystal takes over Patreon episode 27 and teaches Brett all about the beauty secrets of Victorian women.  From bleaching your face, to squeezing lemons in your eyes-these tips and tricks helped the women of the 1800s achieve an ethereal, near death look that was highly sought after.  You don't want to miss this highly toxic episode of Scary Savannah and Beyond. Find us on the web: https://www.scarysavannahandbeyond.com Please leave us a 5 star review, and we'll read it on air! You can find a link to do this on our webpage, just click on the links tab. If you do, send us a message through the contact form on our webpage, let us know, and we'll send you some free Scary Savannah stickers! Give us a call and leave a voicemail about a story idea or a message for the podcast (we'll play it on the show!) ph. 912-406-2899 Get some goods at our awesome merch store! https://scarysavannah.square.site Visit us on social media: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/scarysavannah Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scarysavannah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarysavannah YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/scarysavannah Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scarysavannah LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scarysavannahandbeyond

Women's Baseball - The Inside Pitch
Grant Weir - Victorian Women's Baseball Team 25th Anniversary

Women's Baseball - The Inside Pitch

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 49:08


In 1999 in the western suburbs of Melbourne, 20 of the best women's baseball players in Victoria would step onto the artificial turf at Melbourne Ballpark in Altona which would begin a legacy that remains unrivalled in the sport in Australia today.  The event - the inaugural Australian Women's Championships. The team - the Victorian Women's Team. The coach - Grant Weir.  Weir's squad reigned supreme with an unbeaten run across the first three Australian Championships held from 1999-2001 in Melbourne and Sydney's Blacktown Olympic Park. So how did it all begin?  

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी
'Should Australian women have access to paid period leave?'

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 13:05


One in ten women in Australia suffer from endometriosis, a condition that causes excruciating pain during periods. Due to this, menstruating women can find their work life very stressful and challenging. Lawyer Jessica Heron and Victorian Women's Trust's Executive Director Mary Crooks have explained how implementing a 'Paid Period leave' policy can prove to be a revolutionary step towards gender equality.

Bone and Sickle
Villainous Victorian Women

Bone and Sickle

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 51:43


Our survey of villainous Victorian women examines six individuals associated with some of the most ghastly crimes of the era, many directed against children (and for this reason possibly a bit of a rough listen for some.) Five of these criminals inspired murder ballads, or more specifically “execution ballads,”  single-sheet broadsheets sold at the time of … Read More Read More The post Villainous Victorian Women appeared first on Bone and Sickle.

Victorian Legacies
Episode 32- Manon Burz-Labrande - The Circulation of Penny Bloods and Penny Dreadfuls

Victorian Legacies

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 55:01


In this episode I'm joined by Manon Burz-Labrande, who researches into the circulation of penny bloods and penny dreadfuls. We talk about how her research looks at how there are issues around canonicity, due to many publications being hidden still, meaning we return to the 'classics' . We observe how there were different ways of circulation beyond publishing, and how contemporary sources like Henry Mayhew reported on this. This leads to the different ways of consuming stories, communal reading, giving and lending books, and oral storytelling traditions. About my guest: Manon Burz-Labrande is a doctoral researcher and lecturer at the University of Vienna, Austria. Specialising in Victorian popular literature and culture, her PhD focuses on the exploration of the concept of circulation in and of the penny bloods and penny dreadfuls, through a literary and cultural analysis of their literary content, the discourses they triggered in nineteenth-century criticism, their place in the Victorian literary landscape and their circulation into Neo-Victorian fiction. She has written articles and reviews for Victorian Popular Fictions Journal, Polysèmes, Revenant Journal and Wilkie Collins Journal, entries for the Palgrave Encyclopedia of Victorian Women's Writing (ed. Lesa Scholl), and two chapters in upcoming edited collections on Victorian popular fiction. Her broader research interests include sound studies and the Gothic, and in 2021 she co-edited a special issue for Short Fiction in Theory & Practice entitled “More than Meets the Ear: Sound & Short Fiction.” She is also the managing editor of the forthcoming London's East End: A Short Encyclopedia, edited by Kevin A. Morrison (McFarland, 2022). For more information on Manon's work, check out the details below:https://manonburzlabrande.com/Spectral Sounds: Unquiet Tales of Acoustic Weird (part of British Library Tales of the Weird) - out in September 2022Check out Manon's suggestions:Vivian Shaw - Strange PracticeAmbrose Perry - The Way of All FleshE.S. Thomson - Beloved PoisonEpisode Credits:Episode Writer, Editor and Producer: Emma CatanMusic: Burning Steaks (by Stationary Sign) - obtained via EpidemicSoundCheck us out at the following social media pages and websites!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victorianlegaciespodcastTwitter: @victorianlegac1Instagram: @victorianlegaciespodcastWebsite: https://emmacatan.wordpress.com/victorian-legacies-podcast/Email: victorianlegacies@gmail.com

The Victorian Variety Show
“Good Mourning”? A Look at Victorian Women's Mourning Etiquette

The Victorian Variety Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 26:47


Mourning etiquette was rather elaborate during the Victorian Era, particularly for women. I explain how Queen Victoria inspired these traditions, and look at recommended mourning periods, “widow's weeds,” mourning warehouses, and (of course) the ubiquitous crepe. ***** References Compass Rose Design. “History of Victorian Mourning Jewelry.” https://www.compassrosedesign.com/pages/history-of-victorian-mourning-jewelry Duffy, E. B. The ladies' and gentlemen's etiquette: a complete manual of the manners and dress of American society. https://archive.org/details/ladiesgentlemens00duff/page/6/mode/2up Gray, Kyrie. “Victorian Women Took Their Mourning Rituals Very Seriously.” https://medium.com/history-of-women/victorian-women-took-their-mourning-very-seriously-d64307f0ab87 Matthews, Mimi. “Shades of Victorian Fashion: Lilacs, Lavenders, Plums, and Purples.” https://www.mimimatthews.com/2016/08/22/shades-of-victorian-fashion-lilacs-lavenders-plums-and-purples/ McDaniel, Katherine. “Angels in Black: Victorian Women in Mourning.” https://greeleymuseums.com/victorian-women-in-mourning/ Sears, Jocelyn. “Wearing a 19th-Century Mourning Veil Could Result in — Twist — Death.” https://www.racked.com/2018/3/29/17156818/19th-century-mourning-veil#:~:text=Unfortunately%2C%20due%20to%20the%20dyes%20and%20chemicals%20used,in%20New%20York.%20Photo%3A%20TIMOTHY%20A.%20CLARY%2FAFP%2FGetty%20Images Smith, Nicola. “In Mourning for Prince Albert.” https://www.historytoday.com/archive/feature/mourning-prince-albert Tetrault, Sam. “Victorian Mourning: Dress & Customs Explained.” https://www.joincake.com/blog/victorian-mourning/ Walton, Geri. “Victorian Mourning: An Art Form in the 19th Century.” https://www.geriwalton.com/victorian-mourning/ Woodyard, Chris, editor. The Victorian Book of the Dead. Kestrel Publications, 2014. ***** Email: thevictorianvarietyshow@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/victorianvarie1 Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/marisadf13 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thevictorianvarietyshow I'd greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to rate & review this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Goodpods, Spotify, Podchaser, or wherever you listen, as that will help this podcast reach more listeners! Check out the Dark Stories from the Campfire Podcast at https://open.spotify.com/show/3LgtKI4MvavrAHWGHxyIVU?si=cCXMeyuJRweKUFWY0a6OBA, or wherever you listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marisa-d96/message

The Bodleian Libraries (BODcasts)
Making machines: Mary Shelley and Ada Lovelace

The Bodleian Libraries (BODcasts)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 66:18


Join our experts in conversation as they consider the thinking of two great 19th century women writers exploring the boundary between human and machine Using the notebooks of Sir Humphry Davy, an influence on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, and the surviving manuscripts of the novel itself, Professor Sharon Ruston will consider Shelley's thought-process in writing and how far the Creature might be thought of as crossing a boundary between automaton and man. Professor Ursula Martin will reflect on Ada Lovelace's work exploring algorithms finding patterns in nature and her conjecture on the capabilities ‘beyond number' of Charles Babbage's unbuilt Analytical Engine. She will discuss Lovelace's letter speculating on how a ‘calculus of the nervous system' would aid understanding of the human mind. The event is part of ‘Imagining AI', which celebrates objects in the Bodleian's collections that explore the boundary between human and machine.

Wild Flow with Charlotte Pointeaux
How To Become Your Own Contraception Expert and Manage Your Fertility with Jane Bennett

Wild Flow with Charlotte Pointeaux

Play Episode Play 47 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 59:44


Jane Bennett is a powerhouse in the menstrual education world. Having been working to support women and children with understanding their fertility and contraception naturally for many decades, she has empowered multiple generations to take back their bodies, and be well educated and informed to make informed choices for both understanding and supporting fertility, and contraception that doesn't need to involve taking hormonal birth control.I loved meeting Jane for the first time - its such a perk of doing this podcast, I get to have conversations with people I admire, respect and have learned from such as Jane. We spoke about Jane's mission and journey to creating her legacy that she's built, what the different types of contraception are and how they work, why you might want to consider not taking hormonal birth control, how to come off birth control and what that might be like, and how we can share information with teens so they can make informed choices for themselves. About Jane Jane Bennett Menstrual educator and author With a background in social work and clinical hypnotherapy Jane has worked with Natural Fertility Management since 1990. In 2000 Jane created Celebration Day for Girls, a program for 10-12 year-old girls with their mothers, and later Fathers Celebrating Daughters for dads. In 2012 she began to train facilitators to run these popular programs in their own communities, which are now available in over 25 countries. Jane is the author of A Blessing Not a Curse and Girltopia: A World of Real Conversations for Real Girls, and the co-author of About Bloody Time: The Menstrual Revolution We Have to Have, The Pill: Are You Sure It's For You?, The Complete Guide to Optimum Conception, The Natural Fertility Management Contraception Kit, The Rite Journey Program and Guidebooks and Woman Wise Conversation Cards. In 2017 Jane founded the Chalice Foundation, a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to menstrual wellbeing, education and positive menstrual culture, through which she works closely with the Victorian Women's Trust. Jane relishes life in the granite wilds of Central Victoria with her family.Discover Jane's work at:www.celebrationdayforgirls.com www.chalicefoundation.org www.fertility.com.auOn instagram @natural_fertility_management, @celebrationdayforgirls, @chalice foundationThanks so much as ever for supporting me to host Wild Flow Podcast! It means such a lot to receive your ratings, reviews, and to be tagged in your IG stories @charlotte.pointeaux.coach! Please share with your soul sisters who are learning to honour their cycles and live as an embodied cyclical woman too, so they can receive the wisdom they're searching for. Find the full show notes at https://charlottepointeaux.com/podcast/ Charlotte xxx PS: Would you love to belong to a soul-nourishing sisterhood of women who are deeply connected to their inner seasons, cycles and body's wisdom? If so, I'd love to invite you to become a treasured member of our Wild Flow Coven membership and Subscribe for your free cycle magick rituals guides. Want to dive deeper and be held in your own private container for inner healing? Find my coaching and programs here at https://charlottepointeaux.com/coaching/

History Hack
History Hack: Victorian Women's Housing

History Hack

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 74:22


The brilliant Nina Harkrader schools Boney and Zack about the living arrangements for women in the Victorian era.   Support us: https://www.patreon.com/historyhack Tips: https://ko-fi.com/historyhack Merch: https://www.historyhackpod.com/  

Standard Issue Podcast
SIM Ep 715 Pod 197: Hosting refugees, fierce Victorian women, and how's that serenity?

Standard Issue Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 78:42


Areej Osman is a senior placement coordinator at Refugees At Home, and this week, she's explaining the realities of hosting a displaced person. She and Jen chat pros, cons, vulnerabilities and responsibilities. Victorian girl power is the foundation of author Liz Hyder's latest fiction, The Gifts, and she's talking to Mick about fierce women, unscrupulous surgeons, surprise wings and the joyful power of storytelling. In Jenny Off The Blocks, there's a surprise retirement and more cricket, while in Rated or Dated, Hannah's pick of 1997 Aussie cult classic The Castle leads to some Dunleavy and Noonan reminiscing about gifts from Lourdes. And in the Bush Telegraph, there's trafficking, taxes and toxic behaviour, but absolutely no Nazis. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Museum of Femininity
Madame Elise and the Tragic death of Mary Ann Walkley

Museum of Femininity

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 14:21


In this mini episode we talk about the tragic death of Mary Ann Walkley in 1863, caused in part by the appalling working conditions in the workshop of Madame Elise a highly respected Court dress maker. This will be a meditation on class and the difference between working women and the wealthy ladies who commissioned them to make their gowns. Illustration Instagram @themuseumoffeminintySources https://victorianweb.org/gender/ugoretz1.htmlhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/107899https://www.mimimatthews.com/2016/09/20/death-at-the-needle-the-tragedy-of-victorian-seamstress-mary-walkley/

Victorian Legacies
Episode 9 - Emily Gallagher - Representations of Victorian Women's Dress

Victorian Legacies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 31:04


Episode 9 - Emily Gallagher - Representations of Victorian Women's DressIn this episode I'm joined by Emily, where we discuss her research into the history and representation of Victorian women's dress post-1901. We chat about the ways in which dress and dress objects are preserved and how this has implications for certain narratives of dress - for example, understanding what working-class women wore, and how our understanding of that period can be influenced. About my guest: Emily Gallagher is a PhD candidate at Birkbeck, University of London, researching the histories and representations of Victorian women's dress since 1901. Central to this research is the analysis of how popular images of Victorian women's material and personal lives have been influenced by constructed feminine ‘sartorial-Victorianisms', particularly in museum collections and displays. In 2020, Emily conducted a never-before-done survey of Victorian and Edwardian working-class dress objects in England's museums, forming the basis of her master's research which examined the ways in which the objects have been preserved and interpreted. Emily's research interests include museology, the Victorians in the 20th and 21st centuries, Victorian material culture, art, photography, and dress.For more information on Emily's work, check out the links and details below:Twitter: @emilymaygaEpisode Credits:Episode Writer, Editor and Producer: Emma CatanMusic: Burning Steaks (by Stationary Sign) - obtained via EpidemicSoundCheck us out at the following social media pages and websites!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victorianlegaciespodcastTwitter: @victorianlegac1Instagram: @victorianlegaciespodcastWebsite: https://emmacatan.wordpress.com/victorian-legacies-podcast/Email: victorianlegacies@gmail.com

The Trap
10: Our Power As People, Part 2

The Trap

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 54:25


Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost Lucy BallantyneWriters Mary Crooks AO, Leah McPhersonProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women's Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

The Trap
09: Our Power As People

The Trap

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 60:16


Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women's Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

The Trap
08: Government, Policy & Power

The Trap

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 74:56


Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women's Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

The Trap
07: A Parallel Universe - Systems Abuse

The Trap

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 66:51


Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Centre Against Sexual Assault (Victoria only) 1800 806 292Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women's Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

The Trap
06: Above The Law - Police as Perpetrators

The Trap

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 58:34


Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women's Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

The Trap
05: The Police

The Trap

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 69:33


Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women's Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

The Trap
04: Why Do They Stay?

The Trap

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 68:50


Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732WithRespect 1800 LGBTIQ (1800 542 847)Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women's Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

The Trap
03: Why Do They Do It?

The Trap

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 71:40


Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women's Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

The Trap
01: Setting The Trap

The Trap

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 67:54


Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >ProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction managers Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women's Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

The Trap
02: Young Love

The Trap

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 66:29


Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >Visit thetrap.com.au to learn moreProductionHost & writer Jess HillCreative producer Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria Chetcuti, Lucy BallantyneProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonTranscription Max Favetti, Amanda BarbourProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn Melzer, Rachael Imam, Lily MooneyArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonWith thanks to the entire team at VWTThe Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women's Trust is Trustee). This project has been made possible thanks to the support of donors. Special thanks to the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski, a private donor, and The Bokhara Foundation.© The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

The Trap
Preview

The Trap

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 2:34


Content warning: violence. If this raises any issues for you, contact: Lifeline 13 11 141800 RESPECT 1800 737 732Visit our website for more support services >ProductionCo-creator, host & writer Jess HillCo-creator, producer & editor Georgina SavageProducers Mary Crooks AO, Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiProduction manager Ally Oliver-Perham, Maria ChetcutiSound design & mix Romy Sher, Pariya Taherzadeh-DesovskiResearch Leah McPhersonProduction assistance Sanduni Hewa Katupothage, Esther Davies-Brown, Alexandra Collins, Amanda Barbour, Max Favetti, Georgia Lazarakis, Georgia Shepherd, Aaryn MelzerArt direction Aimee CarruthersVideo The Social ParadeAnimation Mari FrithPhotography Saskia WilsonThis project has been made possible thanks to the support of the Phyllis Connor Memorial Trust of Equity Trustees Limited, Jo Baevski and a private donor. The Trap is a harm prevention podcast, created by the Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls (of which the Victorian Women's Trust is Trustee). © The Dugdale Trust for Women & Girls 2021We are indebted to everyone who courageously shared their stories and wisdom with us. Thank you all.

I Like to Read
Britney Spears, Victorian Women, and Second Marriages: A Conversation with Rachel Vorona Cote

I Like to Read

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 64:28


Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aUxfImnkc3oBUY RACHEL'S BOOK “Too Much: How VIctorian Constraints Still Bind Women Today”https://www.therippedbodicela.com/book/9781538729700FOLLOW RVC ON TWITTER @RVoronaCote AND INSTAGRAM @RachVCoteFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM AND GOODREADS @ILIKETOREADPOD TWITTER: @rpolansky77FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/iliketoreadpodMEDIA MAVEN BLOG: https://rpolansky77.wixsite.com/website

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