A new year a new season of Where the Margin Ends!

In a world full of expectations, perfectionism, and quiet pressure to “be good,” this show invites you to gently—but firmly—rewrite the rules. From saying no without guilt, to resting when hustle culture says grind, to wearing what makes you feel alive—these are the rebellions that don’t make headlines, but change everything.

Each episode explores practical shifts in mind, body, and spirit:

• Mental rebellions: challenging internalized beliefs, choosing self-talk that empowers instead of punishes.

• Physical rebellions: moving, resting, or nourishing your body on your own terms.

• Spiritual rebellions: trusting intuition over external validation, honoring what feels sacred to you.

  and so much more!!

  
  

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Anthropologist Marina De Regt and artist Diala Brisly are among the passionate team that run the Lives in Perspectives project and online art exhibition. Through Lives in Perspective, they elucidate the lives, stories and dreams of those living in areas of conflict. Our podcast explores their findings and motivations from both the anthropological and artistic lens, before venturing into what these accounts mean for issues of gender, politics, and relationships. 

Visit https://livesinperspective.org/ to take a virtual walk through the exhibition and its many stories and illustrations. 

As always, keep in touch with us at Where the Margin Ends - www.wherethemarginends.blog - and contact Ciaron Thomson for all of your musical needs, whether podcast, production, or soundtrack: www.facebook.com/ciaron.nissen.

This week we speak to Dr. Angela Kade Goepferd, pediatrician and activist, about gender diverse and transgender youth, exploring their lives from the lens of the treatment table to the mass media. Ever inspiring and intelligent, Dr Goepferd's words are full of insight, compassion and wisdom.

ted.com/talks/angela_kade_goepferd_the_revolutionary_truth_about_kids_and_gender_identity

childrensmn.org/applications/findadoctor/profile/234055617/angela-r-goepferd-md/

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Kanishka Sikri, a critic, storyteller, and "stringer of words" focuses on micro-violence, slow violence and violable bodies in relation to the media. In a wide ranging conversation we touch on colonial history, The Hunger Games and the importance of diverse voices in the media. Have you ever wondered how historic events influence today's present? Look no further as we dive into this concept and its effects on the "mirror" that we call the media.

Kanishka's Blog: kanishkasikri.com

The Rise of Non-Violent White Climate Saviours to "Fix" the World: kanishkasikri.com/white-climate-saviours

Where the Margin Ends: www.wherethemarginends.blog

Ciaron Thomson: www.facebook.com/ciaron.nissen

After her critically acclaimed book Technically Wrong: Sexist Apps, Biased Algorithms, and Other Threats of Toxic Tech was released Sara became motivated by the bias she saw in Tech and Design companies. She began to focus on building a company centered around inclusive, intersectional, and courageous leadership practices. She sensed that "we couldn’t stop powerful companies’ biases and overreaches without enabling a diverse community of designers, engineers, etc. with the confidence and skills to push back and change the conversation in their companies." Interested in leadership beyond the outdated archetype of what a leader should be? 

Active Voice: www.activevoicehq.com

Sara's main webpage: www.sarawb.com

Where the Margin Ends: www.wherethemarginends.blog

Ciaron Thomson: www.facebook.com/ciaron.nissen

This Week's episode focus' on Eleanor Good, an anthropologist and educator's, experiences and perspectives as a transgender person. We should all be going into "gender introspection mode a little bit", she says. Questioning social norms and the way we view gender is so important. This was a fantastic conversation with a truly amazing person. Three cheers we're already on ep.4!

Resources Mentioned by Eleanor:

Ellies Queer Corner: elliesqueercorner.nl,

Eleanor's Medium: medium.com/@elliegood,

Pose: www.imdb.com/title/tt7562112/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0,

To my Trans Sisters by Charlie Craggs,

Transvisie: www.transvisie.nl,

Disclosure: www.imdb.com/title/tt8637504/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2,

Hannah Gadsby: www.imdb.com/name/nm3035758/

For more information on our project or to send us a message: 

Where the Margin Ends: www.wherethemarginends.blog 

Music by Ciaron Thomson: www.facebook.com/ciaron.nissen

Ever wondered what our unconscious bias has to say way back in our subconscious minds? Robin, a documentarian, change agent, idea generator and so much more discusses the implicit biases which we all carry and how it affects our decisions. She tells us how this bias is seeping into new tech and AI, and explores $avvy, her new film about financial inequality. 

For more information on Robin Hauser: 

Finish Line Features, Inc. | Unleashed Productions, Inc. (finishlinefeaturefilms.com)

For more information about our project:

Where the Margin Ends, Exploring Societal Narratives (wherethemarginends.blog)

For more information on the music: 

Ciaron Thomson | Facebook

Narratives, boundaries, and self-development. Sound good to you? Join us as we begin with an introductory episode to talk about the foundations of Where the Margin Ends, an exploratory podcast and blog dedicated to our understanding of the norm.

For International Women's Day we interview critically acclaimed author Acamea Deadwiler. Join us as we dive into a fascinating conversation on self-love, reflection, relationships, and female idealisation. All the single ladies put your hands up 🙌🙌

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