We wanted to do something special for you for the last episode of Season 3,  so we collaborated with ESR (The Institute of Environmental Science and Research) and MBIE (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment) to bring you an episode. Unfortunately, James wasn't available, so producer Thabi took the reigns and interviewed Dr Joanne Hewitt, Wellingtonian of the Year nominee and Senior Scientist in the Enteric, Environmental and Food Virology/ Norovirus Reference Lab about wastewater testing and how poo potentially saved thousands of lives during the (ongoing) Covid-19 pandemic. A big thank you to Alex Maplseden and Nicola Mutch from MBIE and ESR respectfully for helping make this happen. Here's a bit more information about how this episode and research came about. ESR’s wastewater programme has been made possible by the Ministry of Health and with funding administered by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). A big shout out to ESR’s awesome team of wastewater scientists, and to all the incredible wastewater collectors and council staff around New Zealand for their enormous and ongoing support. Check out the covid in wastewater dashboard for your community - https://www.esr.cri.nz/ PhD: Unpacked is a podcast that exists to make impactful academic research more accessible, and understandable for you. We find PhD theses that were published in Aotearoa New Zealand in the last five years, do the heavy-duty reading, meet with the authors, have a sit-down interview, and condense their work into a more easily consumable format- short, succinct podcast episodes. #phd #podcast #nzpodcast #education #educationpodcast #leftwing #liberal #covid #wastewater #testing #unwell #science #technology #nzscience #research #mbie #poo //  PhD: Unpacked is produced by Coalesce Ltd, an independent media company based in Aotearoa New Zealand.  contactcoalescenz@gmail.com

Dr. Leua Iosefa joins us to unpack the growing relevance of culture to criminality and culpability, as New Zealand’s population diversity expands. Diversity brings different cultures and cultural practices that are currenty criminalised. How will our laws adapt? If you’d like to read more, here’s a link to the PhD: https://mro.massey.ac.nz/handle/10179/17014 – For any questions, qualms or queries, reach out to the PhD: Unpacked team through phdunpacked@gmail.com, or @phdunpacked on Instagram. This podcast is brought to you by Coalesce - a storytelling network from Aotearoa.

Dr. Lee Saing Te joins us to unpack climate-change compassion fatigue, and the gap between knowledge and action.  If you’d like to read more, here’s a link to the PhD: https://openrepository.aut.ac.nz/items/78a82edf-e31b-4e8e-a834-9e66a988d46d – For any questions, qualms or queries, reach out to the PhD: Unpacked team through phdunpacked@gmail.com, or @phdunpacked on Instagram. This podcast is brought to you by Coalesce - a storytelling network from Aotearoa.

Dr. Maureen Sinton joins us to unpack why we crave the unpredictable authenticity of talkback and how it played a seminal role in the early moments of the Christchurch terror attacks of 2019. If you’d like to read more, here’s a link to the PhD: https://openrepository.aut.ac.nz/items/09448a6f-1cfa-462e-b5aa-3f54f81b42d9 – For any questions, qualms or queries, reach out to the PhD: Unpacked team through phdunpacked@gmail.com, or @phdunpacked on Instagram. This podcast is brought to you by Coalesce - a storytelling network from Aotearoa.

Dr. Zoe Port joins us to unpack her research into problematic workplace environments, & the various reasons driving multiple-job lifestyles. Working multiple jobs is now relatively normal, but is that a good thing? If you’d like to read more, here’s a link to the PhD: https://mro.massey.ac.nz/handle/10179/16567 – For any questions, qualms or queries, reach out to the PhD: Unpacked team through phdunpacked@gmail.com, or @phdunpacked on Instagram. This podcast is brought to you by Coalesce - a storytelling network from Aotearoa.

Dr. Reuben Fong joins us to unpack the problematic themes hidden in your favourite Children’s films - Ratatouille, Chicken Run, Stuart Little, The Wild Thornberry’s and the Land Before Time. If you’d like to read more, here’s a link to the PhD: https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/handle/2292/54051 – For any questions, qualms or queries, reach out to the PhD: Unpacked team through phdunpacked@gmail.com, or @phdunpacked on Instagram. This podcast is brought to you by Coalesce - a storytelling network from Aotearoa.

Dr. Tamara Bozovic joins us to unpack the science of improving city walkability. While it’s often described as being anti-car and all about walking, it’s actually more complicated than that - listen to find out how.   If you’d like to read more, here’s a link to the PhD: https://openrepository.aut.ac.nz/items/c47fb2ef-a7de-4e01-b49e-365a75f0fe54 – For any questions, qualms or queries, reach out to the PhD: Unpacked team through phdunpacked@gmail.com, or @phdunpacked on Instagram. This podcast is brought to you by Coalesce - a storytelling network from Aotearoa. 

In the third and final episode of this mini-season, Janhavi delves into emotional regulation with Dr Rachel Low from the Psychology Department at Victoria University of Wellington. Rachel tells Janhavi what role emotional regulation plays in romantic relationships, and explains why bottling up your feelings takes more energy than sharing them.  We also look at how partners who feel loved can buffer the destructive behaviors of partners who feel unloved. Confused? Tune in to the episode to make it all make sense.  Rachel and Janhavi round off by talking about ‘capitalisation’ and ‘self expansion’, everyday behaviours that can make your relationships better.  There’s also a rapid fire interlude, philosophical ponderings, and the eternal question: ‘What is love?’ - To keep up with everything PhD: Unpacked, make sure you follow us on instagram - @phdunpacked To hear more from Janhavi, make sure you follow her on Instagram - @goddessbynight

‘Attachment styles’ have become a trendy topic on TikTok and Instagram, but does social media get it right? In the second episode of this mini-season, Janhavi dissects attachment theory with Dr Nickola Overall from the Psychology Department at The University of Auckland. Nickola does some myth-busting around what you think you may know about attachment theory. She also explains how your attachment styles can evolve over time, and adapt to your romantic partners. Tune into the episode to find out why your relationship isn’t doomed because of your attachment insecurity.  There’s also a rapid fire interlude, philosophical ponderings, and the eternal question: ‘What is love? - To keep up with everything PhD: Unpacked, make sure you follow us on instagram - @phdunpacked To hear more from Janhavi, make sure you follow her on Instagram - @goddessbynight

Welcome to Season 2.5 which is all about romantic love! In the first episode of this mini-season, Janhavi sits down with Dr Matt Hammond from the Psychology Department at Victoria University of Wellington.  Romantic relationships involve seeking and giving support, and Matt talks about how the way you ask for support can impact the quality of support you get from your partner. Janhavi digs into a study Matt conducted about whether or not partners in long term relationships become similar over time. There’s also a rapid fire interlude, philosophical ponderings, and the eternal question: ‘What is love?’  - To keep up with everything PhD: Unpacked, make sure you follow us on instagram - @phdunpacked To hear more from Janhavi, make sure you follow her on Instagram - @goddessbynight

“Contemplating how senior citizens thrive in 21st century society. What is ‘successful’ ageing? How does one contribute to society after retirement? What happens when you put unassociated toddlers and elders in a room together? Dr. Joanna Macfarlane joins us to Unpack the idea of ‘generativity’, and how intergenerational programmes can be used to combat boredom and loneliness in later life. This is the condensed, short-form version of our full interview with Dr. Macfarlane. To listen to the full episode, + bonus content, head to patreon.com/phdunpacked. If you’d like to read more, here’s a link to the PhD: https://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz/xmlui/handle/10063/8095

“Dissecting mainstream media depictions of the New Zealand sex-work industry.” Why is ‘the oldest profession in the world’ routinely excluded from labour rights discourse? Why are sex-workers ostracized, & framed as ‘outsiders’ in their own communities? How does our media bend their stance on sex-work, to benefit contradictory narratives? Dr. Gwyn Easterbrook-Smith joins us to Unpack the nuance of sex-work in Aotearoa ~ “it’s something you do, not something you are”. This is the condensed, short-form version of our full interview with Dr. Kerr. To listen to the full episode, + bonus content, head to patreon.com/phdunpacked. If you’d like to read more, here’s a link to the PhD: https://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz/xmlui/handle/10063/8095

“Exploring the importance of community values in healthcare service delivery.” Why do we frame health and wellbeing through the lens of the individual? Why do healthcare policies so often ignore collective identities, and broader socio-cultural context? Dr. Hana Tuisano joins us to Unpack the Tokeluan worldview of ‘Māopoopo’, and her new healthcare model, utilizing cultural knowledge and practices, to fight health inequities faced by Pacific peoples. This is the condensed, short-form version of our full interview with Dr. Kerr. To listen to the full episode, + bonus content, head to patreon.com/phdunpacked. If you’d like to read more, here’s a link to the PhD:  – For any questions, qualms or queries, reach out to the PhD: Unpacked team through phdunpacked@gmail.com, or @phdunpacked on Instagram. This podcast is brought to you by Coalesce - a storytelling network from Aotearoa.  If you'd like to learn more about Coalesce, feel free to do so through coalescecontactnz@gmail.com or @coalescenz on Instagram.

“Investigating the psychological underpinnings of why people dismiss scientific evidence.” What are the root causes of science-skepticism? Is climate change denial linked to a philosophy of inequality? Why is it so difficult to build trust towards scientists? Dr. John Kerr joins us to Unpack the data shedding light on why anti-science belief exists in New Zealand, and around the world. This is the condensed, short-form version of our full interview with Dr. Kerr. To listen to the full episode, + bonus content, head to patreon.com/phdunpacked. If you’d like to read more, here’s a link to the PhD: https://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz/xmlui/handle/10063/8095 – For any questions, qualms or queries, reach out to the PhD: Unpacked team through phdunpacked@gmail.com, or @phdunpacked on Instagram. This podcast is brought to you by Coalesce - a storytelling network from Aotearoa.  If you'd like to learn more about Coalesce, feel free to do so through coalescecontactnz@gmail.com or @coalescenz on Instagram.

Examining how the New Zealand media portrays normative refugee identities. Who, or what, is a ‘real’ refugee? When does pity become a saviour complex? Why do we stereotype and stigmatize the distant suffering of others? Dr. Natalie Slade joins us to Unpack the colonization of compassion, charity vs justice, and the need to transform, contest, and reconstruct refugee representation. This is the condensed, short-form version of our full interview with Dr. Slade. To listen to the full episode, + bonus content, head to patreon.com/phdunpacked. If you’d like to read more, here’s a link to the PhD: https://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz/xmlui/handle/10063/8095   – For any questions, qualms or queries, reach out to the PhD: Unpacked team through phdunpacked@gmail.com, or @phdunpacked on Instagram. This podcast is brought to you by Coalesce - a storytelling network from Aotearoa.  If you'd like to learn more about Coalesce, feel free to do so through coalescecontactnz@gmail.com or @coalescenz on Instagram.

“Analysing the lived-experiences of New Zealand Methamphetamine users” Are we thinking about drug ‘addiction’ all wrong? Dr. John Dance joins us to Unpack narratives of drug consumption in Aotearoa, the history and social forces that sustain Methamphetamine use, and the crippling permanency of drug convictions. When does recovery end- and at what point should people be allowed to shed labels from their past? This is the condensed, short-form version of our full interview with Dr. Dance. To listen to the full episode, + bonus content, head to patreon.com/phdunpacked. If you’d like to read more, here’s a link to the PhD: https://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz/xmlui/handle/10063/8095 – For any questions, qualms or queries, reach out to the PhD: Unpacked team through phdunpacked@gmail.com, or @phdunpacked on Instagram. This podcast is brought to you by Coalesce - a storytelling network from Aotearoa.  If you'd like to learn more about Coalesce, feel free to do so through coalescecontactnz@gmail.com or @coalescenz on Instagram.

“Examining the influence of colonisation on New Zealand’s education system” Is our education system built for and by colonisers? Dr. Liana MacDonald joins us to unpack the foundations of our education system, the apparent hidden curriculums, and experiences of Māori teachers in the classroom This is a condensed, shorter-from version of the full episode we recorded. For the full version + many other additional benefits, head to patreon.com/phdunpacked. If you’d like to read more, here’s a link to the PhD: https://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz/xmlui/handle/10063/8095 – For any questions, qualms or queries, reach out to the PhD: Unpacked team through phdunpacked@gmail.com, or @phdunpacked on Instagram. This podcast is brought to you by Coalesce - a storytelling network from Aotearoa.  If you'd like to learn more about Coalesce, feel free to do so through coalescecontactnz@gmail.com or @coalescenz on Instagram.

"Unpacking the allowed emotionality of the built environment" Why do people feel comfortable enough to express a wide range of emotionality at an airport? On this episode, Claire Ford joins us to discuss emotionality in the built environment, and how the physical world around us gives us cues of how to feel. If you'd like to read more, here's a link to Claire's thesis - https://openaccess.wgtn.ac.nz/articles/thesis/Where_can_I_cry_Providing_for_Emotionality_in_the_Built_Environment/17151428 For any questions, qualms or queries, reach out to the PhD: Unpacked team through phdunpacked@gmail.com, or @phdunpacked on Instagram. -- This podcast is brought to you by Coalesce - a storytelling network from Aotearoa.  If you'd like to learn more about Coalesce, feel free to do so through @coalescecontactnz@gmail.com or @coalescenz on Instagram.

"Highlighting the role of interior designers in empowering communities through design" Can you organically bump into each other anymore? On this episode, Kudzai joins Jolenna in the studio to discuss the important role interior deisgners play in both our interior and exterior experiences, through a case study of Porirua - one of New Zealand's most diverse and youngest demographics. If you'd like to read more, here's a link to Kudzai's thesis - https://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz/xmlui/handle/10063/9232 For any questions, qualms or queries, reach out to the PhD: Unpacked team through phdunpacked@gmail.com, or @phdunpacked on Instagram. -- This podcast is brought to you by Coalesce - a storytelling network from Aotearoa.  If you'd like to learn more about Coalesce, feel free to do so through @coalescecontactnz@gmail.com or @coalescenz on Instagram.

"Understanding the important role architects have in Placemaking," Hey Architect, who the hell are you? Amelia Blundell joins the host of Season 1.5, Jolénna to dissect the important role architects have in placemaking. Everybody makes place in some capacity, so it's important to understand who, where, how, and why some people have the power they do.  If you'd like to read more, here's a link to Amelia's thesis - https://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz/xmlui/handle/10063/9232 For any questions, qualms or queries, reach out to the PhD: Unpacked team through phdunpacked@gmail.com, or @phdunpacked on Instagram. -- This podcast is brought to you by Coalesce - a storytelling network from Aotearoa.  If you'd like to learn more about Coalesce, feel free to do so through @coalescecontactnz@gmail.com or @coalescenz on Instagram.