Allow Me to Intersect
Allow Me to Intersect
Manashri, Lea, and Tomi
Hi! We're Lea, Manashri, and Tomi, and we think silo-ed podcasts are so 2019! This podcast is a kaleidoscopic chat on topics that are relatable, uncomfortable and evolving. We’ll explore the nuances within typically polarizing conversations while addressing the countless intersections of identity that inform our experiences and worldview. We like our research, but we're not afraid to look dumb. Hangout with us for an episode or two as we engage in some good ol' intersectional gossip.
Humanity, Image, and Radical Self-love
Today we’re exploring love as separating humanity from image. What does it mean to truly love someone? And is it possible to love someone society has marginalized, when you yourself haven’t been forced to practice radical self-love? Now I know that’s a lot of arbitrary verbiage, but hang in there, cause we’re gonna break all of this down.
May 20, 2021
49 min
Text Me When You Get Home
Today we're talking about safety. We discuss how conversations around women's safety are generally framed, and we ask the question 'why do we rely so heavily on traumatic stories in order to develop empathy and understanding?'
Apr 1, 2021
38 min
Bridgerton
Let's talk about Netflix's record-breaking period drama, Bridgerton. Why are people so obsessed? Is the writing colourblind? Who's Lady Whistledown? And other riveting questions.
Mar 19, 2021
35 min
Porn
Is porn anti-feminist? Is it cheating if your partner watches porn? How has your opinion of porn evolved overtime? And other fun questions.
Mar 4, 2021
41 min
Marriage
In a North American context, the primary function of marriage has changed, quite drastically, overtime. However, the significance we put on marriage has hardly evolved. Today we're talking about marriage as concept and an institution, and how we feel about the whole thing.
Feb 18, 2021
47 min
Call Me By My Name
What begins as a conversation about names turns into a discussion about identity.
Feb 5, 2021
44 min
Let's Talk About the F-word
By F, we mean feminism. Join as we talk about how we were introduced to feminism, how media portrays women empowerment, and the often exclusive nature of the movement. 
Jan 22, 2021
41 min
Culinary Appropriation
While people seem to be getting on board with the fact that cultural appropriation is problematic, there are still some blurred lines between cultural appreciation and appropriation, especially when it comes to cuisine. So today, we're talking about white chefs cooking "ethnic food."
Dec 17, 2020
46 min
Fatphobia
In this episode, we discuss how fatphobia has complicated connections to patriarchy, race and class, and how it impacts our lives today.
Nov 26, 2020
45 min
What Does Internalized Colonialism Look Like In 2020?
In today's episode, we're taking a crack at the beast that is colonization by unpacking a few of the ways that colonization manifests itself within us today. We'll also chat about the steps we're taking to try and decolonize our minds. 
Nov 19, 2020
40 min
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