<![CDATA[Pieces]]>https://www.patreon.com/ellacarsonRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 04:03:38 GMTMon, 23 Feb 2026 00:28:25 GMT60carson and ellaHello and welcome to Pieces! The podcast where we - carson &amp; Ella - will work on outlining the intersection of our personal and political work. Here, we want to create a place to talk about how our relationships with ourselves and our communities are inherently political, integrate the knowledge we have received and continue to receive and speak to and dream of justice, love and community.episodiccarson and ellaellashields1@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[Ep 5: Rest, or: why are we all burned out?]]>In this episode, which may or may not be more of a therapy session, we talk about rest! what does it mean? Why are we so tired all the time? And what, if anything, can we do about it?

Content warning for droopy sleepy Ella and some mention of the surgery he had before this episode was recorded. Skip through to 01:30 if you don't want to hear about it!

Don't forget to join us on Patreon to talk directly about the episode, suggest topics to talk about or just to support our work <3 : https://www.patreon.com/ellacarson

Mentioned in this episode: the colander theory from Dr. Raquel Martin https://www.instagram.com/p/DPEq-pwiSuY

]]>9f1051ab-8987-4d96-85cc-b429f8cb63caMon, 23 Feb 2026 14:41:45 GMT<p>In this episode, which may or may not be more of a therapy session, we talk about rest! what does it mean? Why are we so tired all the time? And what, if anything, can we do about it?</p><p></p><p>Content warning for droopy sleepy Ella and some mention of the surgery he had before this episode was recorded. Skip through to 01:30 if you don't want to hear about it!</p><p></p><p>Don't forget to join us on Patreon to talk directly about the episode, suggest topics to talk about or just to support our work &lt;3 : <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/ellacarson" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/ellacarson</a> </p><p></p><p>Mentioned in this episode: the colander theory from Dr. Raquel Martin <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPEq-pwiSuY" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DPEq-pwiSuY</a></p><p></p><p></p>yes00:58:4816Ep 5: Rest, or: why are we all burned out?full<![CDATA[Ep 1: The Beginning of Exploring the Neoliberal Personality]]>What is the Neoliberal Personality??

In our first ✨ theory episode ✨, carson personifies a Twitch streamer and explains the 4 dimensions of neoliberal subjecthood - productivity, competition, individualism, and consumption - to Ella, who represents the chat.


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#neoliberalism #productivity #competition #individualism #consumption #hegemony #community #activism #leftisttheory #socialjustice #identity #podcast

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellacarson/episodes/Ep-1-The-Beginning-of-Exploring-the-Neoliberal-Personality-e2u1n2i6697fae3-506f-46b3-8b26-5a43c4495d0bMon, 27 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMT<p>What is the Neoliberal Personality?? </p> <p>In our first ✨ theory episode ✨, carson personifies a Twitch streamer and explains the 4 dimensions of neoliberal subjecthood - productivity, competition, individualism, and consumption - to Ella, who represents the chat. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Write us an email! </p> <p>ella.carson.workshops@gmail.com</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Follow us on instagram!</p> <p>@elladoesworkshops</p> <p>@_polytical</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Support our work via Patreon!</p> <p>https://www.patreon.com/ellacarson</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Follow Ismatu's work!</p> <p>https://www.ismatu.fm/</p> <p>linktr.ee/ismatu.gwendolyn</p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p>#neoliberalism #productivity #competition #individualism #consumption #hegemony #community #activism #leftisttheory #socialjustice #identity #podcast</p> yes01:08:1411Ep 1: The Beginning of Exploring the Neoliberal Personalityfull<![CDATA[Ep 2: Let's talk white supremacy!]]>Let’s get into white supremacy culture!

We’re back with a ✨ theory episode ✨ - this time on white supremacy, dehumanization, white folks in the antiracist struggle and lots of other stuff. How is our commitment to racial justice a healing practice for all aspects of our lives.?

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REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:

✨Tema Okun’s website: https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/

✨The role of white people in the fight against racism: https://sur.conectas.org/en/the-role-of-white-people-in-the-fight-against-racism/

✨Emma Dabiri - What White People Can Do Next

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellacarson/episodes/Ep-2-Lets-talk-white-supremacy-e32dm968e86300d-793c-45cc-9ee9-29ef7dd4f0d3Mon, 05 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>Let’s get into white supremacy culture!</p><p>We’re back with a ✨ theory episode ✨ - this time on white supremacy, dehumanization, white folks in the antiracist struggle and lots of other stuff. How is our commitment to racial justice a healing practice for all aspects of our lives.?</p><p>Write us an email!</p><p>ella.carson.workshops@gmail.com</p><p>Follow us on instagram!</p><p>@elladoesworkshops</p><p>@_polytical</p><p>Support our work via Patreon!</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2tHRmdMNENLRmJLY24yamRuOG02bmtLeEUtUXxBQ3Jtc0ttOWNTQTRVS242eHBucy0zVWVKYTM0NzFUTE14ZFhNZE9oaE1wdy1YVUxVOG56SDJ1NmJxRW1aQUxVNnNVWmxKa2hlN21RazdxVEV6eF9VRkJCXzFPckJuOE51YmJxaGQ5N21NT2FUdVJ4VEN2Y2Fhbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fellacarson&amp;v=2u2sB0rw2Y8" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">  / ellacarson  </a></p><p>REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:</p><p>✨Tema Okun’s website: <a href="https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/</a></p><p>✨The role of white people in the fight against racism: <a href="https://sur.conectas.org/en/the-role-of-white-people-in-the-fight-against-racism/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://sur.conectas.org/en/the-role-of-white-people-in-the-fight-against-racism/</a></p><p>✨Emma Dabiri - What White People Can Do Next</p> no00:58:50Ep 2: Let's talk white supremacy!full<![CDATA[Ep 4: Some thoughts around polyamory (Ella's husband is the best man)]]>Ella and carson take advantage of the fact that they're in the same house to sit on the couch and chat about polyamory and relationship building in their personal lives and political environments. We tangent, we gush about the love in our lives and we have a good time :) Enjoy!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellacarson/episodes/Ep-4-Some-thoughts-around-polyamory-Ellas-husband-is-the-best-man-e3a5nvla84b831f-36b7-4e6f-981d-079ab63f0252Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:35:40 GMT<p>Ella and carson take advantage of the fact that they're in the same house to sit on the couch and chat about polyamory and relationship building in their personal lives and political environments. We tangent, we gush about the love in our lives and we have a good time :) Enjoy!</p> no01:00:3514Ep 4: Some thoughts around polyamory (Ella's husband is the best man)full<![CDATA[Ep 3: White Supremacy Culture continued: conflict & accountability]]>Let’s continue to dissect white supremacy culture—and how it lives in our relationships!!!!


We’re back with another white supremacy deep dive —this time on conflict, accountability, and building on why unlearning whiteness is healing for everyone. How does racial justice work transform the way we love, fight, and build community? ❤️‍🔥


Referenced in this episode:

  • adrienne maree brown (https://adriennemareebrown.net/)
  • Ismatu Gwendolyn (https://www.ismatu.com/ and https://www.threadings.io/)
]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellacarson/episodes/Ep-3-White-Supremacy-Culture-continued-conflict--accountability-e33fca169365e7f-8fbb-40f5-ae98-3972d85dac33Wed, 28 May 2025 08:30:00 GMT<p><strong>Let’s continue to dissect white supremacy culture—and how it lives in our relationships!!!!</strong></p><p><br /></p><p>We’re back with another white supremacy deep dive —this time on conflict, accountability, and building on why unlearning whiteness is <em>healing</em> for everyone. How does racial justice work transform the way we love, fight, and build community? ❤️‍🔥</p><p><br /></p><p>Referenced in this episode:</p><ul><li>Tema Okun: <a href="http://whitesupremacyculture.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/</a></li><li>Esther Perel: Where Should We Begin</li></ul><ul><li>adrienne maree brown (https://adriennemareebrown.net/) </li></ul><ul><li>Ismatu Gwendolyn (https://www.ismatu.com/ and https://www.threadings.io/)</li></ul> no01:17:3114Ep 3: White Supremacy Culture continued: conflict & accountabilityfull<![CDATA[Sneak Peek!]]>Sneak peek! Why we want to start a podcast. Full episode is coming tomorrow!!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellacarson/episodes/Sneak-Peek-e2sd35re6d6f430-c389-467a-a084-b4ddd7087523Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:30:29 GMT<p>Sneak peek! Why we want to start a podcast. Full episode is coming tomorrow!!</p> no00:00:3791Sneak Peek!trailer<![CDATA[Hello!! It's our INTRO EPISODE!]]>Welcome to our first episode!! We're so excited to be launching Pieces.


In this episode, we introduce ourselves, our political ideology and go off on some wonderful tangents that hopefully inspire some new ways of thinking about things. Or are just a fun journey to join us on!


Next episode: The Neoliberal Personality!


Follow us on Patreon to support our work: patreon.com/ellacarson

Follow us on Instagram: carson @_polytical and Ella @elladoesworkshops

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Keywords

identity, politics, consent, capitalism, collaboration, power dynamics, marginalization, privilege, social movements, cancellation, intimacy, connection, conflict

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ellacarson/episodes/Hello---Its-our-INTRO-EPISODE-e2scstf85fafbc3-e0f1-4d12-afde-088ac90cfd17Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:04:35 GMT<p>Welcome to our first episode!! We're so excited to be launching Pieces. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>In this episode, we introduce ourselves, our political ideology and go off on some wonderful tangents that hopefully inspire some new ways of thinking about things. Or are just a fun journey to join us on! </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Next episode: The Neoliberal Personality!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Follow us on Patreon to support our work: patreon.com/ellacarson </p> <p>Follow us on Instagram: carson @_polytical and Ella @elladoesworkshops</p> <p>Subscribe to Ella's newsletter at ellashields.com</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Keywords</p> <p>identity, politics, consent, capitalism, collaboration, power dynamics, marginalization, privilege, social movements, cancellation, intimacy, connection, conflict</p> yes00:49:5511Hello!! It's our INTRO EPISODE!full