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Phenomenology
Qualitative Research
Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis
Philosophy
Lived Experience
Ecomaps
Poetry In Phenomenology
Anglia Ruskin University
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Theatre/play As Thesis Structure
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Turning philosophy into applied academic research. The Phenomenology Collective explores how phenomenology moves from philosophy to academic research. Each episode unpacks key concepts, hosts thoughtful conversations with researchers and practitioners, and reflects on how lived experience can reshape how we see the world. Whether you're new to phenomenology or deep in the field, this is where frie... more

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What happens when the numbers are no longer enough?

In this episode of The Phenomenology Collective, we explore the philosophical shift from positivism to phenomenology—a transition many researchers make when they realise that measurement alone cann... more

What does it actually feel like to analyse data phenomenologically?

In this episode of The Phenomenology Collective, we step into one of the most challenging—and often isolating—phases of phenomenological research: data analysis.

Without a step-by-... more

In this episode of The Phenomenology Collective, we explore one of the most exciting—and unsettling—spaces in phenomenological research: the use of creative methods.

Without a fixed “how-to” guide, phenomenological researchers are often required to ... more

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Jade Sampford
Postgraduate researcher at Anglia Ruskin University; clinical specialist physiotherapist in NHS obesity services; PhD candidate using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA)
Anglia Ruskin University; NHS obesity service
Episode: Episode 4: From Positivism to Phenomenology: Letting Go of Certainty (with Jade Sampford)
Liz Shaw
Doctoral researcher at Anglia Ruskin University; IPA-focused researcher
Anglia Ruskin University
Episode: Episode 3: In the Weeds: The Lived Experience of Phenomenological Data Analysis (with Liz Shaw)
Dr. Liz Jestico
Senior research associate at the University of Bristol; senior lecturer in children's nursing at Oxford Brookes University
University of Bristol; Oxford Brookes University
Episode: Episode 2: Creative Methods in Phenomenology: Ecomaps, Poetry and Plays (with Dr Liz Jestico)

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Dr. Louis Barrett-Roger
Host with primary involvement in The Phenomenology Collective; appears across episodes.
Dr. Sally Goldspink
Co-host on The Phenomenology Collective; frequent guest and co-host role across episodes.
Dr. Lewis Barrett-Roger
Host of The Phenomenology Collective; central to multiple episodes.

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Episode 3: In the Weeds: The Lived Experience of Phenomenological Data Analysis (with Liz Shaw)
Q: How do you manage your insider positioning as an art teacher in your analysis?
Liz describes awareness of her viewpoint and strives to see things from the participant's perspective while recognizing her own biases.
Episode 3: In the Weeds: The Lived Experience of Phenomenological Data Analysis (with Liz Shaw)
Q: Are you ever concerned about overinterpreting or misinterpreting someone's embodied experience?
She acknowledges the difficulty of IPA and the need to stay open to multiple readings, returning to participants' words, and avoiding projecting her own views.
Episode 3: In the Weeds: The Lived Experience of Phenomenological Data Analysis (with Liz Shaw)
Q: What first drew you towards IPA?
Liz explains that IPA felt natural due to the double hermeneutic and her own positionality, despite initial intimidation by phenomenology.
Episode 3: In the Weeds: The Lived Experience of Phenomenological Data Analysis (with Liz Shaw)
Q: Now, Liz, first of all, for our listeners, can you introduce yourself, your professional background, and give us a little about what your research is about?
Liz introduces herself as an art teacher with a background in visual arts education, researching life drawing and body image; she explains her IPA-oriented approach and how her positionality shaped the study.
Episode 4: From Positivism to Phenomenology: Letting Go of Certainty (with Jade Sampford)
Q: Why did you choose phenomenology over other qualitative approaches for studying weight loss medications?
The guest explains that phenomenology, and IPA in particular, enables deep exploration of lived experiences and meaning-making beyond what standard quantitative metrics capture, aligning with a desire to understand how patients actually experience weight loss medications rather than just measuring outcomes.

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This show centers on turning phenomenology into practical, applied research. Across episodes, conversations explore how lived experience can illuminate topics in health, education, and qualitative methods, with strong emphasis on methodological rigor, transparency, and reflexivity. Guests range from doctoral researchers to practitioners, discussing topics such as interpretive phenomenological analysis, data analysis challenges, and creative methods (ecomaps, poetry, theatre) to illuminate participants' voices. A recurring strength is translating philosophical concepts into actionable research questions and real-world implications, often highlighting the human dimensions of study design and analysis. Noteworthy is the openness to diverse dat... more

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