Hey Mika, thank for creating this space :) I’m really struggling to find my people on this platform!!
I’m Baibin (bay-bin) I’m based in Bristol, UK. I’m a graphic designer, art director and potter who has recently rediscovered my love of writing after being creatively stilted by the education system 😅
Hey Mika, thank for creating this space :) I’m really struggling to find my people on this platform!!
I’m Baibin (bay-bin) I’m based in Bristol, UK. I’m a graphic designer, art director and potter who has recently rediscovered my love of writing after being creatively stilted by the education system 😅
My 5 topics are:
1: The shi*t show of Women’s healthcare and medical misogyny
2: Hormones, mental health and being Neurospicy
3: bell hooks The Will To Change
4: The Wellness > Far Right pipeline
5: 17th Century Witch Trials (my current hyper-focus=OBSESSED)
So much to love in these topics! I’ve been doing some witchy research recently. My brain has been nagging me to write a witchy fiction book for years and it might nearly be time. Did you know there were only 5 who were sentenced to death in Wales?
It's crazy how it became so much more common in certain geographic areas, and some places were barley affected. There are two fab fictional books inspired by the witch trials that happened on Vardo in Norway, The Mercies and The Witches of Vardo, would recommend!
I taught The Crucible a few years ago, and my students loved it. I had fun researching and learning about the Salem Witch Trials and all the history attached to it.
No I'm not, I'm just easily obsessed by things 😂 I never learnt about the crucible at school which is such a shame! I've been reading a book recently called "witchcraft, a history in 13 trials" and they talk about the Salem trials, super interesting!
Hi Baibin! It sounds like you are full of creativity. Pottery—how fascinating! And goodness, I totally hear you on #1. I could go on about this, too. Have you listened to “The Retrievals” podcast? I haven’t yet, but am hoping to soon.
omg yes!! that’s my top podcast of recent years, it is such a gripping narrative on an individual story but also sheds light on the systemic issues, beautifully done. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!!
my absolute fav book on this subject is Unwell Woman by Elinor Cleghorn, it’s a big book but it’s utterly fascinating ( & infuriating). It goes through the history of western medicine and talks about how racism and misogyny have been woven into medical practice from day 1, and women, particularly women of colour, are still paying the price.
Ooh, seems like an interesting book - I've added it to my Goodreads! Have you read "Invisible Women" by Caroline Criado Pérez? It enraged me to the core and it was the first time I ever read about the misogyny in the medical community. The book gives a very detailed, well-rounded and well-supported argument regarding the inherent disadvantage women face in a world designed by men and for men. Thanks for the book recommendation!
This actually really inspired me to try and share more podcast recommendations, there must be so much great content that I don’t see in my part of the internet 😂 I’ve started a note to try and share some recommendations. If you have any that you’ve loved I’d love to hear them!
Hey Mika, thank for creating this space :) I’m really struggling to find my people on this platform!!
I’m Baibin (bay-bin) I’m based in Bristol, UK. I’m a graphic designer, art director and potter who has recently rediscovered my love of writing after being creatively stilted by the education system 😅
My 5 topics are:
1: The shi*t show of Women’s healthcare and medical misogyny
2: Hormones, mental health and being Neurospicy
3: bell hooks The Will To Change
4: The Wellness > Far Right pipeline
5: 17th Century Witch Trials (my current hyper-focus=OBSESSED)
I’ve recently started adding to my substack ‘the void’ and although I have literally no subscribers I’m really enjoying finding my feet and my voice. My welcome post (inspired by Mika!!!) is a good place to start if you think my interests sound up your street :) https://open.substack.com/pub/baibin/p/welcome-to-the-void?r=4b7z7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
I can relate to so many of these! Especially as a fellow graphic designer. 😊
Welcome to Substack and I hope you’ll enjoy it here and make new connections. 💕
Number 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! InDEED!
So much to love in these topics! I’ve been doing some witchy research recently. My brain has been nagging me to write a witchy fiction book for years and it might nearly be time. Did you know there were only 5 who were sentenced to death in Wales?
It's crazy how it became so much more common in certain geographic areas, and some places were barley affected. There are two fab fictional books inspired by the witch trials that happened on Vardo in Norway, The Mercies and The Witches of Vardo, would recommend!
Hi Baibin, are you a former teacher?
I taught The Crucible a few years ago, and my students loved it. I had fun researching and learning about the Salem Witch Trials and all the history attached to it.
No I'm not, I'm just easily obsessed by things 😂 I never learnt about the crucible at school which is such a shame! I've been reading a book recently called "witchcraft, a history in 13 trials" and they talk about the Salem trials, super interesting!
I should check that book out too!!
Oh we need to connect! I feel like some of this could be my list too!
Hi Baibin! It sounds like you are full of creativity. Pottery—how fascinating! And goodness, I totally hear you on #1. I could go on about this, too. Have you listened to “The Retrievals” podcast? I haven’t yet, but am hoping to soon.
omg yes!! that’s my top podcast of recent years, it is such a gripping narrative on an individual story but also sheds light on the systemic issues, beautifully done. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!!
No way!! I love that. Do you have other podcast recommendations or resources you’ve enjoyed on this topic or similar ones as well?
my absolute fav book on this subject is Unwell Woman by Elinor Cleghorn, it’s a big book but it’s utterly fascinating ( & infuriating). It goes through the history of western medicine and talks about how racism and misogyny have been woven into medical practice from day 1, and women, particularly women of colour, are still paying the price.
Ooh, seems like an interesting book - I've added it to my Goodreads! Have you read "Invisible Women" by Caroline Criado Pérez? It enraged me to the core and it was the first time I ever read about the misogyny in the medical community. The book gives a very detailed, well-rounded and well-supported argument regarding the inherent disadvantage women face in a world designed by men and for men. Thanks for the book recommendation!
Yes this has been on my to read list for years!! Thanks for the reminder, I'll try and get round to it finally it sounds right up my street
Thank you so much for this rec!!! Adding it to my list now.
This actually really inspired me to try and share more podcast recommendations, there must be so much great content that I don’t see in my part of the internet 😂 I’ve started a note to try and share some recommendations. If you have any that you’ve loved I’d love to hear them!
https://substack.com/@baibin/note/c-49678264