Episodes

  • Living Decoloniality, S02 Ep 07: until next time

    Living Decoloniality, S02 Ep 07: until next time
    May 23 2024
    This episode needs an introduction: we defend the spontaneity of podcasts and we think that linking professionality to the use of expensive technical means is yet one more attempt to keep power and resources in the hands of those few who can afford them.
    Nevertheless we are conscious that the sound of this episode is especially disturbing.
    Thank you for keeping supporting us, your support is our strength!


    Join us as we conclude the second season of this podcast. We explore the essence of decolonial practices, reflecting on our journey.
    We try to pull the threads of the practices discussed: reconnecting with nature, challenging binaries and imagining a more equitable future.

    What does it mean in a world where humanitarian and development actions are more needed than ever?
    What does it mean for people working in our sector?
    How can we practice decoloniality and remain relevant?

    Until next time, stay engaged, curious and decolonial.

    The transcript is available here.
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    12 mins
  • Living decoloniality, S02 Ep 06: Karishma

    Living decoloniality, S02 Ep 06: Karishma
    May 9 2024
    In this episode we dive into thought-provoking conversations with Karishma Shafi, who is working with One Future Collective, a feminist organization dedicated to social justice in India. From challenging colonial legacies to reimagining knowledge systems, Karishma shares invaluable insights that resonate across disciplines, suggesting alternative practices through examples provided by her work at OFC.

    The transcrip is available here

    Sources:
    • Colonial legacies, postcolonial ‘selfhood’ and the (un)doing of Africa
    • One Future Collective
    • Precolonial Intellectuals and the Production of Colonial Knowledge
    • The Production of Colonial Knowledge and the Role of Native Intellectuals: The Case of Kavali Borraiah
    • How we see the world: use of maps in transnational policies
    • Coloniality of Knowledge and the Challenge of Creating African Futures
    • Coloniality of power and de-colonial thinking
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    18 mins
  • Living Decoloniality, S02 Ep 05: Mara

    Living Decoloniality, S02 Ep 05: Mara
    Apr 25 2024
    Mara Tissera Luna, a polyglot international consultant with over a decade of expertise in protection and forced migration, delves into the critical intersection of inclusive research and societal engagement. Explore how Mara's unique blend of skills in social anthropology and public administration informs her work in addressing root causes and developing policies for displaced populations across Latin America, the US, and Europe. Discover the power of decentering knowledge hierarchies, amplifying marginalized voices, and fostering a more equitable world.

    The transcript is available here


    Sources:
    • Mara Tissera Luna
    • Epistemic decentering in education for responsibility: revisiting the theory and practice of educational integrity
    • Decentering academia through critical unlearning in transdisciplinary knowledge production
    • Possibilities and complexities of decolonising higher education: critical perspectives on praxis
    • Living Decoloniality, S01 E03- Adriana, Kewan and Viola
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    19 mins
  • Living Decoloniality, S02 Ep 04: Patrick and Suhee

    Living Decoloniality, S02 Ep 04: Patrick and Suhee
    Apr 11 2024
    In this episode I’ll have a transformative chat with Patrick and Suhee, artists based in Daejeon, South Korea.
    We delve into their journey to reconnect with nature, challenging societal norms and embracing ecological respectability.
    Discover the essence of their creative studio, City as Nature, and their rebellion against coloniality. Explore the power of finding a place, recognizing your existence, and giving yourself permission to engage with nature deeply.
    Can we bring any of these practices to our daily work?

    Tune in for an inspiring conversation breaking free from conventional norms.

    The transcript is availeble here.

    Sources:
    • Placing diverse knowledge systems at the core of transformative climate research ,
    • Representation of Indigenous peoples in climate change reporting,
    • El Buen Vivir y los saberes ancestrales frente al neo-extractivismo del siglo XXI,
    • Implementing ‘Vivir Bien’: Results and Lessons from the Biocultura Programme, Bolivia,
    • City as Nature
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    19 mins
  • Living Decoloniality S02 Ep 03: Giulia and Ria

    Living Decoloniality S02 Ep 03: Giulia and Ria
    Mar 28 2024
    In this episode I address one of the implicit narratives of coloniality: the narrative that separates humans from nature, giving the firsts power over the second.
    I delve into the concept of 'coloniality of being' and its impact on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).

    In an insightful interview with two members of the Feminist Hiking Collective, I explore their research triggers, and learn how they rebel against colonial perspectives, and navigate the intersection of nature, humanity, and decoloniality.


    The transcript is available here

    FHC - Feminist Hiking Collective is a feminist non-profit organisation formed in January 2020 and registered in Italy. Their aim is to contribute to transformative system change through feminist popular education, research and resource co-creation; and to build collective feminist leadership and power through hiking.


    Sources:
    • A decolonial feminism
    • All about power
    • Achieving Transformative Feminist Leadership
    • Feminist Hiking Collective
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    15 mins
  • Living Decoloniality S02 Ep 02: Charles

    Living Decoloniality S02 Ep 02: Charles
    Mar 14 2024
    In this episode of 'Living Decoloniality,' I engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Charles Kojo Vandyck.
    From challenging colonial mindsets to reshaping narratives in the aid sector, Charles shares his journey and introduces 'Alternative Convos,' a podcast aiming to amplify diverse voices in international development.
    Join me as I delve into the complexities of decolonizing minds and practices, redefining leadership, and creating spaces for alternative narratives.


    The transcript is available here



    Sources:
    • Decolonizing Knowledge: From Development to Dialogue
    • Beyond the Master's Tools?: Decolonizing Knowledge Orders, Research Methods and Teaching
    • Epistemic Decolonization: A Critical Investigation into the Anticolonial Politics of Knowledge
    • Alternative Convos
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    17 mins
  • Living Decoloniality S02 Ep 01: Carla

    Living Decoloniality S02 Ep 01: Carla
    Feb 29 2024
    In this episode I reflect on the journey of this podcast, drawing inspiration from my sabbatical in Florence to the streets of Havana.
    I recall the framework of the Colonial Matrix of Power, and I introduce the second season and its themes.
    We will dive into Coloniality of Being, Coloniality of Knowledge, and Coloniality of Gender in the aid sector.Embracing the concept of extrapolation, we move beyond sector boundaries.

    No longer limited to replicating practices, we explore diverse contexts, seeking inspiration from unconventional sources.
    Let’s challenge colonial structures and discover new possibilities.

    The transcript is available here


    Sources:
    • Situated Knowledges: The Science Question in Feminism and the Privilege of Partial Perspective
    • Epistemic Disobedience, Independent Thought and De-Colonial Freedom
    • On Decoloniality: Concepts, Analytics, Praxis
    • Colonialidad del poder, eurocentrismo y América Latina
    • The Extrapolation Problem: How Can We Learn from the Experience of Others?
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    11 mins
  • Living decoloniality S01 Ep 07: until the next time

    Living decoloniality S01 Ep 07: until the next time
    Aug 17 2023
    In this last episode of the first season of Living Decoloniality, Carla goes back to her initial purpose and recalls her initial questions.
    She then summarizes the topics addressed through the season an mentions topics that she would like to touch in the next one.
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    14 mins