Simon Alexander Ong, author of Energize speaks to Suswati Basu on how to maintain our energy even when we’re fatigued.
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Identity politics is a controversial term these days. Veteran journalist and Who Are We? author Gary Younge talks to Suswati Basu about the pros and cons of the debate.
What it means to be a dangerous woman – with Dangerous Women contributor Bidisha
Dangerous Women contributor Bidisha speaks about the need for women to embrace being dangerous.
Why accurate history is important – with These Bodies of Water author Sabrina Mahfouz
Selective amnesia has allowed deep misunderstandings about nations to become embedded in the public imagination. These Bodies of Water author Sabrina Mahfouz talks about why it is important to learn accurate versions of history in her new book.
Why we need to be politically responsible – with Fear of Black Consciousness author Professor Lewis R. Gordon
In democratic societies, we are governed by consent. Hence, it is our job to become responsible citizens before voting or electing those in office (or placed to appointments), to represent our interests and create a better world for all of humanity. So how do we become politically responsible?
How to be appreciative of your body – with Sort Your Brain Out co-author Dr Jack Lewis
The human body is everything that makes up, well, you. It is your home. Caring for your body makes sense. After all, you only get one body in this life, and you want it to last as long as possible. So many complex systems work together to keep us feeling vibrant and strong, and it all happens beneath the surface. So why is it important to learn about your body?
Renewed: How to start over again – with Repotting Your Life author Frances Edmonds
Deepak Chopra says starting over is the knowledge that there is something better out there for you—even if you don’t know what it is yet. It’s about learning from the…
Disobedient: What makes disobedience important – with Good Girls Marry Doctors editor Piyali Bhattacharya
Disobedience is needed, and without it social progress would not continue. Disobedience is important because it can save lives, and it starts the conversation, but it can also cause conflict.…
Joyful: How we stop representation burnout – with The Good Immigrant editor Nikesh Shukla
Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of racial trauma, police brutality, Islamophobia, suicide, and mental illness. Have you ever been in a situation where you have turned around wherever you…
Safe: Why we make safety a priority – with Ten Thousand Aftershocks author Michelle Tom
Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of violence, suicide, and mental illness. Safety is a concept that includes all measures and practices taken to preserve the life, health, and bodily…