In this first episode of Season 2, Catherine asks the question: Is the acute sense of grief associated with empty nesting an American-only phenomenon or do other cultures suffer as intensely? In addition to storytelling about how she came to this question, Catherine shares the perspective of 8 women across 5 continents who talk about how parents in their respective countries approach this major life benchmark.
Nov 8, 2022
31 min
It's Season 2! The Accidental Anthropologist is back with a new look & feel & vibe: new artwork, new music and a new life in new lands (Spain AND Gibraltar). In this season opener, Catherine shares her observations about what's trending on social media when it comes to cultural and generational differences. Also she gives an overview of what sort of themes and topics to expect (empty nesting, ghosting in friendships, dining around the world, etc.) and why Season 2 will be different to the last one.
Nov 7, 2022
16 min
In the season finale of The Accidental Anthropologist, host Catherine Zinger asks 25 men from age 17 to 64 one question: "What is one thing during the pandemic that has restored your faith in humanity?" Hear their perspectives from the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Central Asia, Africa and Australia.
May 3, 2021
36 min
In this second installment of this special series on social media, Catherine and her 16 yr old daughter review and share the highlights of a panel discussion with five American women from the teens through to the 50's about their mindsets, habits and general attitudes towards social media.
Mar 19, 2021
48 min
Have you ever seen something written on social media and thought, "That was clearly posted by someone who is a few decades younger/older, than me..." or dismissed an entire social media platform because you think it doesn't suit your age? In this episode, Catherine and her 16 yr old daughter discuss how different age groups differ in their thinking and approach to social media based on a panel discussion of 5 women across 5 generations in Europe.
Mar 4, 2021
1 hr 17 min
Gratitude...again?! True, this is a wellness theme that's been "lathered on thick" by anyone with a soapbox but given the worldwide weariness AND wariness of living in lockdown, I ask the following question to explore gratitude from a slightly different angle... If you could go back in time to a younger, fitter or idealised version of yourself (50's, 40's, 30's, 20's or teens, etc.) but you could NOT take the experience, knowledge and wisdom you've gained since that time, would you go back?
Jan 21, 2021
22 min
The final episode of this special 4-part series on white parenting and the racial implications of raising black children as seen through the lens of a Black mother in America, Chrystal, an attorney in New York. The second half of this episode moves beyond parenting where Chrystal addresses the expressions and comments often made to the Black community and why they are so offensive.
Dec 15, 2020
51 min
In Part 3 of this series, Beth, a Canadian mother of an adopted Ethiopian boy, shares what she's learned on her parenting journey so far. More than anything though, Beth celebrates her son's rich African heritage and gives her take on the role of community in raising Black children .
Nov 27, 2020
42 min
Meet Audrey in Part 2 of this 4-episode series on white parenting of black/mixed-race children. French by nationality, Audrey has spent a huge part of her life and career abroad- mainly in Africa. She describes her experiences of raising her 4 daughters of African-heritage from a diplomat's perspective.
Nov 13, 2020
48 min
The first of a 4-part series that looks at white parenting of black or biracial children. Meet Lisa from the United States a retired Air Force Major and Professor of Nursing who tells the story of raising her biracial daughter, Haley.
Oct 28, 2020
40 min
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