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The Phenomenology Collective

Dr Lewis Barrett-Rodger and Dr Sally Goldspink 6 Episodes Apr 8, 2026

The Phenomenology Collective explores how phenomenology moves from philosophy to academic research. Each episode unpacks key concepts, hosts thoughtful conversations with researchers and practitioners, and reflects on how lived experience can reshape how we see the world. Whether you're new to phenomenology or deep in the field, this is where friends — and philosophy — meet research.

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Send in Your Questions Apr 8, 2026 00:00:39 If you have a question or suggestion, why not send us an email and join the conversation at phenomenologycollective@gmail.com

Episode 4: From Positivism to Phenomenology: Letting Go of Certainty (with Jade Sampford) Apr 8, 2026 00:41:17 What happens when the numbers are no longer enough?In this episode of The Phenomenology Collective, we explore the philosophical shift from positivism to phenomenology—a transition many researchers make when they realise that measurement alone cannot capture the fullness of human experience.Moving from certainty, objectivity, and clear answers into a world of ambiguity, interpretation, and multipl

Episode 3: In the Weeds: The Lived Experience of Phenomenological Data Analysis (with Liz Shaw) Apr 8, 2026 00:51:22 What does it actually feel like to analyse data phenomenologically?In this episode of The Phenomenology Collective, we step into one of the most challenging—and often isolating—phases of phenomenological research: data analysis.Without a step-by-step guide, researchers are left with rich, complex material and a deceptively simple question: what now? From transcripts and artefacts to meaning, inter

Episode 2: Creative Methods in Phenomenology: Ecomaps, Poetry and Plays (with Dr Liz Jestico) Apr 8, 2026 00:56:09 In this episode of The Phenomenology Collective, we explore one of the most exciting—and unsettling—spaces in phenomenological research: the use of creative methods.Without a fixed “how-to” guide, phenomenological researchers are often required to think carefully—and creatively—about how to access and represent lived experience. But how far can we go? And how do we ensure that creativity remains g

Episode 1: What Is Phenomenology — and Why Does It Matter? Mar 2, 2026 00:20:02 In this introductory episode of The Phenomenology Collective, hosts Dr Lewis Barrett-Rodger and Dr Sally Goldspink offer a gentle but rigorous orientation to phenomenology for listeners who are new to the approach.Drawing on their experience as applied researchers (rather than philosophers), Lewis and Sally explore what phenomenology is concerned with, where it comes from, and what makes it differ

Trailer 2026 Jan 17, 2026 00:00:50 Welcome to The Phenomenology Collective - the new podcast where friends and phenomenology meet. New episodes coming very soon.

The Phenomenology Collective

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