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Motherhood vs The Machine

Theos
Motherhood
Technological Advancement
Artificial Wombs
Working Motherhood
Maternal Experience
Gender Roles
Breastfeeding
Artificial Womb
Productivity
Childcare
Intensive Mothering
Cultural History Of Feeding
Social Pressures On Mothers
Grief
Self-Reliance
Pregnancy
Feeding Technology
Pregnancy Loss
Ultrasounds
Childbirth

Motherhood offers a unique insight into what it is to be human: interdependence, sacrifice, love, care, hope and vulnerability (all of which are key to a Christian understanding of personhood). The work of motherhood has always been changed by technological advancement: from the nipple shield to the feeding bottle and breast pump. But as technological advancement accelerates and a future of artifi... more

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Warning: This episode includes discussion of stillbirths, pregnancy loss, miscarriage and death.

In the final episode, Chine and Maddy explore what motherhood teaches us about loss, grief, change and death. What does a mother’s grief – even a mother... more

Breast is best, or best is fed? In this episode, we tackle one of the most controversial aspects of mothering: feeding. Everyone seems to have an opinion about it. But, as Maddy and Chine find out in this episode, debate about whether and how mothers... more

Warning: This episode includes discussion of pregnancy and childbirth, including birth trauma and child loss.

Chine and Maddy go back to the beginning, and explore the physical and spiritual changes that takes place in pregnancy, and the embodied na... more

Intensive mothering. Parental burnout. The juggle is real. The series opens with a look at the relationship and distinctions between paid work and the unpaid work of mothering; the differences between intellectual and bodily work, and where mothering... more

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Recent Guests

Karen O'Donnell
Lecturer in the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge and author of The Dark Womb, Reconceiving Theology Through Reproductive Loss
University of Cambridge
Episode: Death: Is grief an inevitable part of motherhood?
Emma Barnett
BBC Radio 4 presenter discussing her experience with reproductive loss
BBC Radio 4
Episode: Death: Is grief an inevitable part of motherhood?
Professor Dominic Wilkinson
Medical ethicist and neonatal intensive care doctor.
Episode: Pregnancy & birthing: Could machines have our babies?
Rachel Muers
Chair of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh, focusing on the ethics and philosophy of motherhood.
University of Edinburgh
Episode: Pregnancy & birthing: Could machines have our babies?
Lucy Jones
Journalist and author of Matrescence, On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood
Episode: Work: Could machines take over the work of mothering?
Professor Helen McCarthy
Professor of Modern and Contemporary British History at the University of Cambridge
Episode: Work: Could machines take over the work of mothering?
Charlotte Faircloth
Associate Professor in the Social Research Institute at University College London
Episode: Work: Could machines take over the work of mothering?
Mary Harrington
Writer, commentator, and contributing editor at Unherd
Episode: Work: Could machines take over the work of mothering?
Laura Fabrycky
Theologian and writer
Episode: Work: Could machines take over the work of mothering?

Hosts

Chiney McDonald
Host and Director of the Religion Think Tank, Theos, often engaging with themes of technology and motherhood from a theological perspective.
Dr. Madeleine Pennington
Head of research at Theos, focusing on ethical implications surrounding motherhood and technology.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Outstanding thinking about motherhood

    A brilliant podcast series, eloquently written and produced. A pleasure to listen to and think about (while cluster feeding).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    raspberryemsy
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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Frequently Asked Questions About Motherhood vs The Machine

What is Motherhood vs The Machine about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content explores the complexities of motherhood in relation to technology, particularly how advancements in technology may impact traditional aspects of maternal roles. Key themes include the emotional and philosophical implications of motherhood, grief, societal expectations, and the potential consequences of relying on machines in nurturing and birthing processes. The hosts, together with expert guests, weave personal narratives and expert insights to address profound questions about identity, loss, and what it means to nurture while engaging critically with contemporary societal norms surrounding motherhood. Their discussions highlight both the challenges and transformations faced by mothers today, making it particularly relevant for any... more

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2. Emma Barnett
3. Professor Dominic Wilkinson
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