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In a Parallel Universe
by Uma Vij
A podcast all about social sciences, art, creativity and healing. Hosted by Uma Vij, this podcast is grounded in indigenous knowledge and research. This podcast aims to disrupt systems of power and supremacy through unpacking our belief systems and societal “norms.” Join me as I discuss controversial topics such as spirituality, gender/ hetero patriarchy, settler colonialism, the power of nature, and the current divide amongst humans.
Episodes
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How Aesthetics and TikTok Drive Inauthenticity
This episode explores how identity is being reshaped in the digital age by algorithms, aesthetics, and constant self-comparison. We discuss how TikTok’s personalization system shapes our tastes, how trends minimize individuality, and how the male gaze and feedback loops influence our...
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The Science of Awe and the Wisdom of the Earth
In this episode of In a Parallel Universe, we explore the science and ancient wisdom behind awe — how it shapes our biology, connects us to one another, and reminds us of our deep relationship with the natural world. We look at how trees communicate through fungal networks, how fungi have given…
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The Beauty Myth: How the Beauty Industry Became the Patriarchy’s Greatest Distraction
In this episode, we explore how the beauty industry became one of patriarchy’s most effective tools of control. Drawing on the work of Naomi Wolf, Florence Given, and Cat Bohannon, we uncover how the “beauty myth” turns women’s bodies into currency and distractions—keeping us exhausted, divided,...
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The Honorable Harvest: Remembering How to Give Back
In today's episode I discussed the honorable Harvest- that is based on the knowledge of native Americansa and explaned in the incredible book Braiding Sweet Grass. I discuss how we can bring honor to our purchases and by doing so prevent over consumption. This episode discusses how to combat...
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Ep 1. Toxic Masculinity: Why Men Suck
In today’s episode, we discussed how societal norms shape toxic masculinity and push men to behave in certain ways. Music: "The Sky of our Ancestors" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast all about social sciences, art, creativity and healing. Hosted by Uma Vij, this podcast is grounded in indigenous knowledge and research. This podcast aims to disrupt systems of power and supremacy through unpacking our belief systems and societal “norms.” Join me as I discuss controversial topics such as spirituality, gender/ hetero patriarchy, settler colonialism, the power of nature, and the current divide amongst humans.
HOSTED BY
Uma Vij
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A podcast all about social sciences, art, creativity and healing. Hosted by Uma Vij, this podcast is grounded in indigenous knowledge and research. This podcast aims to disrupt systems of power and supremacy through unpacking our belief systems and societal “norms.” Join me as I discuss...
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In a Parallel Universe is created and hosted by Uma Vij.
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