<![CDATA[Grave Mortality]]>Grave Mortality is a darkly fascinating exploration of public health’s shadowy past, and the unsettling truths that still shape the world we live in today. From strange medical practices and misunderstood diseases to the psychology behind human behavior and the systems that failed the people they were meant to protect, each episode unearths the stories buried beneath modern health and society. Equal parts eerie, educational, and unexpectedly funny, Grave Mortality digs into the moments where science, fear, power, and survival collide — proving that the foundations of our world were often built on something far darker than we realize.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:17:29 GMTWed, 11 Feb 2026 21:56:03 GMT60Nikki Shattuck and Brit Murphy<p>Grave Mortality is a darkly fascinating exploration of public health’s shadowy past, and the unsettling truths that still shape the world we live in today. From strange medical practices and misunderstood diseases to the psychology behind human behavior and the systems that failed the people they were meant to protect, each episode unearths the stories buried beneath modern health and society. Equal parts eerie, educational, and unexpectedly funny, Grave Mortality digs into the moments where science, fear, power, and survival collide — proving that the foundations of our world were often built on something far darker than we realize.</p>episodicNikki Shattuck and Brit Murphyshattuck96@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[The Real Upside Down]]>Join us as we explore the dark history of human experimentation, conspiracy theories like the Montauk Project, and the connections to Stranger Things. This episode delves into government secrets, unethical experiments, and the blurred lines between fact and fiction.

]]>594dcafb-d767-4255-8b6d-abce2607ef93Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:36:08 GMT<p>Join us as we explore the dark history of human experimentation, conspiracy theories like the Montauk Project, and the connections to Stranger Things. This episode delves into government secrets, unethical experiments, and the blurred lines between fact and fiction.</p><p></p>yes01:02:034The Real Upside Downfull<![CDATA[Ep. 3.5 Shallow Graves]]>We're gettin' real personal in this one!

In this episode of Shallow Graves, we delve into our personal experiences with sexual health education, relationships, and the complexities of women's health. We discuss the lack of comprehensive sexual education, the importance of open conversations about sex, and the impact of hormonal changes on women's bodies. The conversation also touches on childbirth, self-advocacy in healthcare, and the need for holistic approaches to wellness. We aim to normalize discussions around these topics and empower listeners to take charge of their sexual health and well-being.

]]>de7cb034-578c-4ffd-b527-449e496607c8Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>We're gettin' <i>real</i> personal in this one!</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Shallow Graves, we delve into our personal experiences with sexual health education, relationships, and the complexities of women's health. We discuss the lack of comprehensive sexual education, the importance of open conversations about sex, and the impact of hormonal changes on women's bodies. The conversation also touches on childbirth, self-advocacy in healthcare, and the need for holistic approaches to wellness. We aim to normalize discussions around these topics and empower listeners to take charge of their sexual health and well-being.</p>yes00:40:17Ep. 3.5 Shallow Gravesfull<![CDATA[Deadly Desire]]>In this episode, we explore the complexities of women's sexual health, discussing historical perspectives, the concept of hysteria, and the evolution of treatment and understanding over the centuries. We highlight the ongoing challenges women face in the healthcare system, particularly regarding reproductive rights and maternal health, while emphasizing the importance of open conversations about sexuality and women's empowerment.

]]>fb841324-2808-4df5-875c-7290c3b37ff3Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, we explore the complexities of women's sexual health, discussing historical perspectives, the concept of hysteria, and the evolution of treatment and understanding over the centuries. We highlight the ongoing challenges women face in the healthcare system, particularly regarding reproductive rights and maternal health, while emphasizing the importance of open conversations about sexuality and women's empowerment.</p>yes01:00:393Deadly Desirefull<![CDATA[Ep. 2.5 Shallow Graves]]>In this Shallow Graves, we continue the conversation from Grave Mortality Episode 2, diving into the ethical implications of human dissection, the value of information obtained unethically, and the dehumanization present in medical education. The conversation highlights the need for regulations surrounding body donation and the importance of recognizing the stories behind unclaimed bodies. We express gratitude for medical advancements while acknowledging the unethical practices that contributed to them.

]]>58762024-0cf8-4ca6-9901-81731903500eFri, 13 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>In this Shallow Graves, we continue the conversation from Grave Mortality Episode 2, diving into the ethical implications of human dissection, the value of information obtained unethically, and the dehumanization present in medical education. The conversation highlights the need for regulations surrounding body donation and the importance of recognizing the stories behind unclaimed bodies. We express gratitude for medical advancements while acknowledging the unethical practices that contributed to them.</p>yes00:22:21Ep. 2.5 Shallow Gravesfull<![CDATA[The Bodies Beneath the Schoolhouse]]>In this episode of Grave Mortality, we dive into the dark and fascinating history of human dissection, exploring the ethical dilemmas faced by medical practitioners throughout the ages. From the notorious crimes of Burke and Hare to the evolution of the Anatomy Act, the discussion highlights how societal views on death and anatomy have shaped modern medical practices. We reflect on the implications of body donation and the ongoing challenges in the medical field, emphasizing the importance of understanding this complex history.

]]>1161715e-c691-482d-ae2e-e0501b3e1595Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of Grave Mortality, we dive into the dark and fascinating history of human dissection, exploring the ethical dilemmas faced by medical practitioners throughout the ages. From the notorious crimes of Burke and Hare to the evolution of the Anatomy Act, the discussion highlights how societal views on death and anatomy have shaped modern medical practices. We reflect on the implications of body donation and the ongoing challenges in the medical field, emphasizing the importance of understanding this complex history.</p>yes00:53:562The Bodies Beneath the Schoolhousefull<![CDATA[Ep. 1.5 Shallow Graves]]>In this Shallow Graves, we explore the intersection of historical misconceptions, public health, and the influence of religion and science as an add-on to Episode 1 of Grave Mortality. We discuss how comfort in established beliefs can hinder progress and the importance of questioning our own beliefs in the face of new evidence. The conversation highlights the ongoing relevance of these themes in modern society, particularly in relation to public health and misinformation.

]]>7c431255-d3c4-4bbe-ac0d-00b1c3d6c796Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>In this Shallow Graves, we explore the intersection of historical misconceptions, public health, and the influence of religion and science as an add-on to Episode 1 of Grave Mortality. We discuss how comfort in established beliefs can hinder progress and the importance of questioning our own beliefs in the face of new evidence. The conversation highlights the ongoing relevance of these themes in modern society, particularly in relation to public health and misinformation.</p>yes00:28:45Ep. 1.5 Shallow Gravesfull<![CDATA[The Handle that Stopped a Plague]]>In this episode of Grave Mortality, we explore the dark origins of public health, focusing on the sanitation issues of Victorian London and the cholera epidemic that catalyzed significant reforms. We discuss the grim realities of life in 19th century London, the key figures like Edwin Chadwick and Jon Snow who contributed to public health advancements, and the evolution of public health understanding from miasma theory to germ theory. Our conversation highlights how historical events shaped modern public health practices and the importance of addressing environmental factors in health.

]]>427acf72-2e01-4ddd-be4f-660fcc70925fThu, 12 Feb 2026 20:47:07 GMT<p>In this episode of Grave Mortality, we explore the dark origins of public health, focusing on the sanitation issues of Victorian London and the cholera epidemic that catalyzed significant reforms. We discuss the grim realities of life in 19th century London, the key figures like Edwin Chadwick and Jon Snow who contributed to public health advancements, and the evolution of public health understanding from miasma theory to germ theory. Our conversation highlights how historical events shaped modern public health practices and the importance of addressing environmental factors in health.</p>yes00:52:171The Handle that Stopped a Plaguefull