What happens when you love animals… but also grew up eating them?

In this episode, I’m diving into the complicated reality behind what we eat; from the farming industry and animal welfare to veganism and the meat paradox: the contradiction between caring about animals while eating them.

After going to Vegan Camp Out and hearing from people about why they became vegan, I found myself asking some pretty uncomfortable questions. So, I went down the rabbit hole.

This isn’t about telling you what you should or shouldn’t eat. It’s about looking at where our food comes from, why we feel so disconnected from it, and what happens when you actually start asking questions.

Warning: there are some difficult topics and details in this episode.

Incels. The manosphere. The red pill. The blackpill.

You’ve probably heard these terms thrown around online, but what actually happens inside these communities, and how did a group of lonely men become one of the internet’s most talked about subcultures?

In this episode, I explore the world of incels: where the movement came from, the language they use, the beliefs that shape it, and how online spaces can turn loneliness, rejection and frustration into something much darker.

It’s fascinating, frustrating and at times genuinely disturbing, but understanding these communities is an important part of understanding modern online culture.

Why are we all so obsessed with murder documentaries?

From binge watching Netflix crime series to falling down endless YouTube rabbit holes, millions of us can’t look away from stories of real-life murder, mystery and the darkest parts of human behaviour.

In this episode of Vexed in the City, I’m diving into the psychology behind our obsession with true crime. We’ll explore the rise of the murder documentary, the ethics of consuming real tragedies as entertainment, what these stories tell us about fear and safety, and why women in particular are often drawn to understanding male violence.

Expect uncomfortable questions, a few rabbit holes, and my usual unfiltered thoughts on why we can’t stop pressing play.

Trigger warning: this episode discusses murder, violence and real-life crime.