Underestimated: A Podcast
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsA storytelling podcast from an introvert on all things underestimated. Political, absurd, informative.
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Episodes
Supporting the LGBTQIA Community with Affirming Care
July 07, 2019 20:44 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBEpisode 13 of #DontMentionIt features a conversation with Dr. Dalton Connally. We talk about the importance of affirming care for the LGBTQIA+ community, how the LGBTQIA+ community is not a monolith, and the idiocy of the boxes we put ourselves in. *Note: I mention in the intro that it is Pride Month, but obviously this episode is not releasing in June - just a reminder that we can celebrate Pride the whole year round. Show Notes Links You can visit Dr. Connally’s website for Con...
Re-Release - Supporting LGBTQ Youth and Trans Women of Color in Detroit
June 30, 2019 20:13 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MB*Re-Release* There is no more appropriate episode for me to publish today, the 50th anniversary of #Stonewall and #Pride, than this one. Please listen. Happy Pride! Episode 11 of #DontMentionIt - My conversation with Lilianna Reyes, Second Stories Director at the Ruth Ellis Center & Co-Executive Director of the Trans Sistas of Color Project. We talk about the Ruth Ellis Center, life for trans women of color, and about the role racism and privilege play in access to resources for people o...
Re-Release: "Don't Mention It": FGM/C Is Not A Faraway Problem
June 23, 2019 04:45 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MB*This week's episode is a re-release of episode #1 of the Don't Mention It series.* "Don't Mention It" is a series from Underestimated: A Podcast about the things we're apparently not supposed to mention, things that society doesn't seem to value as much, but things that are important to talk about. This series shares stories that too often go unmentioned in relation to health throughout the spectrum of femininity. Episode 1 is a discussion with activist and FGM survivor Maryum Saifee ab...
FRANGELA!
June 18, 2019 01:05 - 1 hour - 106 MBIt's the first ever Underestimated Special Edition! This week, my best friend Mary and I get to interview FRANGELA! I have been listening to Frangela for over a decade, and I love them. You'll hear me fan-girling pretty hard, but more importantly, you'll hear Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton, the essential best friend comedy duo, talk about their friendship, their career, and of course, they are hilarious. Get. In. To. It. Also, studio dog Agatha sighs audibly in annoyance. Enjoy. ...
Supporting LGBTQ Youth and Trans Women of Color in Detroit
June 09, 2019 04:00 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBHappy Pride! Episode 11 of #DontMentionIt - My conversation with Lilianna Reyes, Second Stories Director at the Ruth Ellis Center & Co-Executive Director of the Trans Sistas of Color Project. We talk about the Ruth Ellis Center, life for trans women of color, and about the role racism and privilege play in access to resources for people of color in the LGBTQIA+ community. Note: This episode contains difficult subject matter including violence against trans women of color and survival sex...
Underestimated Release Schedule Update
June 06, 2019 13:23 - 1 minute - 1.95 MBA quick update on the new release schedule. Thank you for listening!
"Health In Her Hue"
May 26, 2019 20:44 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MB“Health in Her Hue” A Conversation with Ashlee Wisdom Episode 10 of #DontMentionIt is a conversation with the Founder and Publisher of Health in Her Hue, Ashlee Wisdom. Health In Her Hue is, …”a space for black women to be informed and empowered when making choices pertaining to their health.” We talk about her vision, how Health in Her Hue was born, what the organization looks like right now, and her plans for the future. Get into it. Show Notes: You can follow Health in Her Hue...
Re-Release: Underestimated Art: Aerial Performance & Circus Arts, An Interview with Anne Ryan
May 19, 2019 13:22 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBIn this week's episode, we have an interview with Anne Ryan, founder of the Ann Arbor Aviary. We discuss aerial performance and circus arts, body positivity, and creating the safe spaces we want to see in the world. You can find the Ann Arbor Aviary at www.a2aviary.com, and you can follow the Aviary on Instagram @a2aviary, and also on Facebook at The Ann Arbor Aviary. Check out the art for Anne's episode on underestimatedpodcast.com. Follow the show on Twitter @underestipod or Instagr...
"Womanly"
May 12, 2019 04:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBEpisode 8 of #DontMentionIt is my conversation with the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Womanly Magazine, Attia Taylor. Attia and I talk about the transformative power of art and music to make health information more accessible, creating resources for communities of color, and supporting women and non-binary people with their work. Womanly Magazine is revolutionizing providing accessible health information for women, non-binary people, and communities of color through the arts. Issue #4 of Wo...
Consequences of Being A Multicellular Organism
May 05, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBI really wanted to title this episode, “I Could Talk to You About Placentas Forever,” but I landed on “Consequences of Being a Multicellular Organism.” Episode 7 of #DontMentionIt is a conversation with Dr. Amy Boddy, PhD, where we talk about her research in fetal microchimerism, cellular trade-offs and cancer defense, and we get star struck (organ struck?) and nerd out over that most transitory and wondrous of bodily organs, the placenta. Show Notes: You can follow Dr. Boddy’s work ...
Safe, Revered, Supported
April 27, 2019 03:31 - 1 hour - 108 MBApril is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, and this week, in episode 6 of #DontMentionIt, I speak with Kalimah Johnson, Founder and Executive Director of the Sasha Center in Detroit. SASHA stands for, "Sexual Assault Services for Holistic Healing and Awareness." We talk about Kalimah's path to founding the Sasha Center, holistic healing, and why creating this space for African-American women, with shared cultural experience from the Detroit area to heal together from the trauma ...
A New Kelly
March 31, 2019 16:18 - 1 hour - 124 MBEpisode 5 of #DontMentionIt, “A New Kelly,” is a very personal episode. A couple of feminist friends talk about unexplained infertility, surviving a miscarriage, and our hope that talking about these things will become more and more normalized the more we share our stories with each other. The view expressed by the host in Underestimated: A Podcast are those of the host, and are not those of anyone else, any other entity, any employer, or company. Follow Underestimated on Twitter @undere...
"Don't Mention It" Episode 4: A Conversation With Historian Dr. Lauren MacIvor Thompson
March 13, 2019 02:01 - 1 hour - 119 MBIn Episode 4 of "Don't Mention It," we dive into the history or reproductive health in the United States with historian Dr. Lauren MacIvor Thompson. We talk about 19th and early 20th century reproductive health in the United States, how a lack of fundamental equality in the Constitution restricts our access to healthcare, sterilization, the Comstock Laws, "Twilight Sleep," and more. Note: Some audio issues occurred in the recording of this episode, you may notice audio level changes in the...
"Don't Mention It": Ending Violence Against Women & Girls: A Conversation with Shelby Quast
February 25, 2019 04:25 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MB“Don’t Mention It” is a series from Underestimated: A Podcast about the things we’re apparently not supposed to be loud about. The things that don’t get talked about often enough. The stories of people and the issues they face that are undervalued in the mainstream, and shouldn’t be. Today’s episode, my interview with Shelby Quast, Director for the Americas for Equality Now, is the third in a three episode series within “Don’t Mention It” focused on fighting to end FGM/C and gender based v...
"Don't Mention It": Breaking The Silence: A Conversation with Mariya Taher
February 17, 2019 16:15 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MB"Don't Mention It" is a series from Underestimated: A Podcast about the things we're apparently not supposed to mention, things that society doesn't seem to value as much, but things that are important to talk about. This series shares stories that too often go unmentioned in relation to health throughout the spectrum of femininity. Episode 2 is a discussion with writer, activist, and FGM survivor Mariya Taher about breaking the silence on FGM/C, using storytelling as activism, and her gro...
"Don't Mention It": FGM/C Is Not A Faraway Problem: A Conversation with Maryum Saifee
February 10, 2019 21:14 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MB"Don't Mention It" is a series from Underestimated: A Podcast about the things we're apparently not supposed to mention, things that society doesn't seem to value as much, but things that are important to talk about. This series shares stories that too often go unmentioned in relation to health throughout the spectrum of femininity. Episode 1 is a discussion with activist and FGM survivor Maryum Saifee about how FGM is not a faraway problem, the Detroit case, and banning FGM entirely. ...
A Significant Bummer To Ring In The New Year
December 30, 2018 05:36 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBIf you can't embarrass yourself in the service of a friend, then what good are you really? Even if that friend is covered in fur and purrs when you pet her. This is a short update on what's been going on with me, and where the pods are headed in 2019. Thank you for listening.
Underestimated Overhaul: Announcements
December 09, 2018 20:06 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBThis is a short one. I talk about what's next for Underestimated, what to expect for the rest of 2018, and how the show will be changing in 2019. Follow the pod @underestipod on Twitter and @underestimatedpodcast on Instagram. You can email the show at [email protected]. The views expressed by the host in Underestimated: A Podcast are those of the host and not those of anyone else, any employer, or any other entity.
Underestimated Cultural Ephemera: The Bizarre Food Mascots We’re Exposed To As Children
November 25, 2018 01:16 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBThis week, I dive into some of the weird stuff we're exposed to as kids that informs, in some ways, who we grow up to be. I cover two Detroit area staples in this episode: Milky The Clown, and Major Magic's All-Star Pizza Revue. Follow Underestimated on Twitter @underestipod and on Instagram @underestimatedpodcast. The view expressed in Underestimated are that of the host, and are not those of any other entity. Reference Links: General Understanding Megalophobia or the Fear of La...
Underestimated Art: Aerial Performance & Circus Arts, An Interview with Anne Ryan
November 10, 2018 07:13 - 1 hour - 117 MBIn this week's episode, we have an interview with Anne Ryan, founder of the Ann Arbor Aviary. We discuss aerial performance and circus arts, body positivity, and creating the safe spaces we want to see in the world. You can find the Ann Arbor Aviary at www.a2aviary.com, and you can follow the Aviary on Instagram @a2aviary, and also on Facebook at The Ann Arbor Aviary. Check out the art for Anne's episode on underestimatedpodcast.com. Additionally in this episode: A brief recap of the ...
Oversized Underestimated: A Halloween Special with Horror Writer MontiLee Stormer
October 25, 2018 04:22 - 2 hours - 169 MBThis week we take a break for our brains with an absurdly long but totally worth it Halloween special! I am joined for an amazing conversation with horror writer MontiLee Stormer where we cover everything from women in horror, to accessibility for writers, and the history of Paradise Valley in Detroit. You'll also hear stories from people about their favorite costumes, unforgettable Halloweens past, and creepy, disembodied whispers about body in the closet. You'll even hear an intervie...
Underestimated Occupations: Ophthalmic Photography with Mark Croswell
October 11, 2018 19:52 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBA Halloween costume from 1987, an interview with Mark Croswell about a very underestimated career, ophthalmic photography, and a short, very liberal section on hope. Disclaimer: If you prefer not to listen to descriptions of eyes, eyeballs, autopsies, or anything like that, perhaps skip this episode. You can follow Underestimated on Twitter @underestipod and on Instagram @underestimatedpodcast. You can email the show at [email protected]. If you like what you hear, please...
Introducing Underestimated
May 20, 2018 20:47 - 38 seconds - 309 KBA show about the people, places, and things that are often underestimate in life, and shouldn't be.