At Home and Abroad

Dirty, dangerous and sometimes morally troubling jobs are held by innumerable people around the world, but as the saying goes, someone has to do it.Society often stigmatizes these jobs, and though they are often necessary to the safety, security and health of society, the individuals performing this work are frequently marginalized, impoverished and forced to bear real physical and psychological risks. We dig into the murky social and moral context of dirty work with award-winning author, Eyal Press, who, through the examination of correctional officers and inmates in America’s penal system, military drone operators and more, explores the inequity of power in society that gives context to some of the more dangerous, violent and often ethically troubling jobs.So join us as we roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty as we dig in to the complex issue of dirty jobs.Must Mentions@eyal.press"Dirty Work: Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequity in America", Eyal Presshttps://www.amazon.ca/Dirty-Work-Essential-Inequality-America-ebook/dp/B08FGV8KCM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4HBAM315KKNI&keywords=eyal+press&qid=1678228633&sprefix=eyal+pres%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1Sources“The 30 Weirdest Jobs in the World”https://www.careeraddict.com/strange-jobs“Into The Tunnels: Exploring The Underside Of NYC”https://www.npr.org/2011/01/02/132482428/into-the-tunnels-exploring-the-underside-of-nyc“The Worst Jobs in the World Matrix”https://www.payscale.com/career-advice/the-worst-jobs-in-the-world-matrix-infographic/“Groom of the Stool”https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Groom-of-the-Stool/“Top 10 Dirty Jobs”https://work.chron.com/top-10-dirty-jobs-19406.html“The Dirty Jobs Matter Most”https://hoards.com/article-14837-the-dirty-jobs-matter-most.html“Dirty Work, Dirty Worker? Stigmatisation and coping strategies among domestic workers.”https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0001879115300130#:~:text=Everett%20Hughes%20(1951)%20introduced%20the,perceived%20as%20disgusting%20or%20degrading.“From dog food taster to eel ecologist: six jobs that are surprisingly enjoyable”https://amp.theguardian.com/money/2015/jan/05/from-dog-food-taster-to-eel-ecologist-six-jobs-that-are-surprisingly-enjoyable

**Some topics included in this episode may cause distress to some listeners. If you or someone close to you needs support, we encourage you to reach out to one of the resources listed below.**Death, dying and the rituals that surround these inevitabilities of human existence reflect incredibly diverse cultural beliefs.In the words of Woody Allen, "I am not afraid of death. I just don't want to be there when it happens." Death is often a taboo subject, a topic to be avoided, but it can also be embraced as an inescapable aspect of living. We are grateful for the opportunity to speak with Jill Bodak, author of Loved into Being: Reflections on Stroke and Being Indestructible, a memoir of sudden tragedy, caregiving and the journey to the end.Please join us as we muse on our mortality and explore the depths of death and dying.Must MentionsDying with Dignity Canadahttps://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/Jill Bodakhttps://www.jillbodak.com/Medical Assistance in Dying (Government of Canada)https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/medical-assistance-dying.htmlWellness Together Canadawww.wellnesstogether.caSources“Is Aquamation a greener alternative to flame cremation?”https://canadianfunerals.com/is-aquamation-a-greener-alternative-to-flame-cremation/#.Y_1aPBZyYWM“Death Has A Climate Change Problem”https://www.huffpost.com/entry/green-death-care-practices-water-cremation-natural-organic-reduction_n_6116c41fe4b0a2603b7db97a“Unique Death Rituals Around the World”https://www.myfarewelling.com/article/unique-death-rituals“Death and dying: how different cultures deal with grief and mourning”https://theconversation.com/death-and-dying-how-different-cultures-deal-with-grief-and-mourning-197299“Anticipatory grief: grieving before someone dies”https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/talkabout/articles/what-is-anticipatory-grief/27127“How grief and loss affect your brain, and why it takes time to adapt : Shots - Health News : NPR”https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/12/20/1056741090/grief-loss-holiday-brain-healing“The Traumatic Loss of a Loved One Is Like Experiencing a Brain Injury”https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/the-traumatic-loss-of-a-loved-one-is-like-experiencing-a-brain-injury“NFDA Blog | Funeral Home Atmosphere and 9 Ideas that Impact Guest”https://nfda.org/news/blog/funeral-home-atmosphere

Mind your manners. Be on your best behaviour. Your mom had it right. Etiquette is a code of conduct, a set of customs and courtesies that vary from culture to culture. Sometimes the rules for behaviour are embedded in centuries of tradition, and some we are still trying to sort out as a society. If we don't follow these rules, especially while travelling, we can get ourselves into hot water.In this episode, we delve deeper into the historical roots of etiquette and its role in modern day society with leading etiquette expert and CEO of Polo and Tweed, Lucy Challenger.So let’s sharpen our social graces and pursue our passion for protocol as we explore the mannerly matter of etiquette.Must Mentions@lucychallenger@poloandtweedSources“How To Avoid Breaking The Law While Abroad”https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/content/how-to-not-break-the-law-abroad/“20 Fascinating Cultural Traditions Around the World”https://www.daytranslations.com/blog/20-traditions-around-the-world/“40 Strange Etiquette Rules Through the Years - History of Manners”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/g30809332/weird-etiquette-advice-from-the-past-100-years/“17 African Cultural Values (To Know Before You Travel to Africa)”https://migrationology.com/african-cultural-values-travel-africa-17/“7 Essential Southeast Asia Etiquette Tips”https://www.visitsoutheastasia.travel/activity/7-essential-southeast-asia-etiquette-tips/“Etiquipedia: More Ancient Chinese Etiquette for Women & Girls”https://etiquipedia.blogspot.com/2015/02/more-ancient-chinese-etiquette-for.htm“Strangest Etiquette Rules From Around the World”https://www.rd.com/list/strange-foreign-etiquette-rules/“The Rudest Things You Can Do When Visiting Another Country”https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rudest-things-another-country-travel_l_63589ac9e4b051268c59e4dc“10 Things That Are Rude In North America That Are Normal In Other Cultures”https://www.thetravel.com/rude-north-america-normal-other/