Best The Nontraditional Woman Podcasts (2024)

I talk with three very intelligent and determined women. In the first episode Eliza opens up about her son’s diagnosis of ADHD as well as hers. She takes us on a journey of discovery and adaptation and explains how ADHD is a SUPERPOWER! She presents a positive perspective on a diagnosis that has been given a bad rap for years. Sharon is up next ...…

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WDYFLL S3E5, Fostering to Adoption: A Balancing Act 10:27

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Marci describes how she navigated the visitations with the foster child's biological parents while building a relationship with them at the same time.By Rosie Read

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WDYFLL S3E3 , Fostering to Adoption: Meeting Her Child! 11:59

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Marci provides us with valuable information about the ins and outs of fostering ...from the first days, to finding day care, to social worker visitations.By Rosie Read

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WDYFLL S3E4, Fostering to Adoption: The Emotional Roller Coaster 9:58

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Reunify or adopt? Marci explains how reunification works and how the plan can change to adoption.By Rosie Read

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WDYFLL S3E6, Fostering to Adoption: The Trial 10:50

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Marci shares with us her journey dealing with a protracted and stressful adoption trial.By Rosie Read

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WDYFLL S3E7, Fostering to Adoption: A Happy Ending 17:47

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After a daunting trial...it's official!! Marci describes the joy of being an adoptive family.By Rosie Read

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WDYFLL S3E1, Fostering to Adoption: Meeting Marci 14:07

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Meet one amazing woman whose passion for children led to her desire to become a foster parent.By Rosie Read

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WDYFLL S3E2, Fostering to Adoption: The Call!! 16:04

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After months of anticipation, the call from the foster care agency finally comes!By Rosie Read

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Everyday People: Belle, The Final Challenges 11:22

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Rosie and Miriam share what it was like for Belle as she encountered the unthinkable. For more behind-the-scenes information, find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, wdyfllthepodcast@gmail.com. ***“Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100 % no-copyright royalty-free acoustic folk track by Infraction!”***…

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Everyday People: Belle, The Fight of her Life 15:49

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Belle comes face to face with her own mortality, as remembered by her daughter, Miriam. For more behind-the-scenes information, find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, wdyfllthepodcast@gmail.com. ***“Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100 % no copyright royalty-free acoustic folk track by Infraction!”***…

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Everyday People: Belle, A Major Life Change 12:26

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Miriam sheds light on what life was like without Mom around as Belle reached her coping limits, entering inpatient therapy for an extended stay. For more behind-the-scenes information, find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, wdyfllthepodcast@gmail.com. ***“Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100 % no copyri…

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Everyday People: Belle, Family Life 9:08

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Rosie and Miriam reflect on Belle’s determination, and how she landed her husband, and became the CFO/CEO of her family. For more behind-the-scenes information, please find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, wdyfllthepodcast@gmail.com. ***“Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100 % no copyright royalty-free …

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Everyday People: Belle, Friends for Life 11:53

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Two devoted daughters, Rosie and Miriam, have some fun talking about their mother Belle and her happy teenage years despite the Great Depression. For more behind-the-scenes information, find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, wdyfllthepodcast@gmail.com. ***“Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100 % no copyr…

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Everyday People: Josie, The Matriarch 15:11

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The final chapter of the unstoppable Josie unfolds as her granddaughter Carolyn revisits her final years. For more behind-the-scenes information, find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, wdyfllthepodcast@gmail.com. ***“Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100 % no copyright royalty-free acoustic folk track by…

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Everyday People: Josie, Is There Anything She Can’t Do? 18:53

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Carolyn shares more stories of Josie who worked hard throughout her life, facing many challenges. For more behind-the-scenes information, find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, wdyfllthepodcast@gmail.com. ***“Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100 % no copyright royalty-free acoustic folk track by Infract…

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Everyday People: Josie, Facing Challenges as a Young Girl 12:43

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Carolyn shines a light on her Grandma Josie, a coal miner's daughter, who at a young age had to shoulder many responsibilities. For more behind-the-scenes information, find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, wdyfllthepodcast@gmail.com. ***“Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100 % no copyright royalty-free …

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Everyday People: Pola, A Brave New Start 20:25

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Stefanie describes what it was like for Pola and her family to embark on a new life in America. We also get a first-hand account from Mollie who made the voyage with her parents from Germany to America as a small child. For more behind-the-scenes information, find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, …

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Everyday People: Pola, The Holocaust Years 20:14

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Pola, a young woman from Poland, miraculously survives the concentration camps of Nazi Germany. Her story is recounted by her granddaughter, Stefanie, along with thoughts from Pola's daughter, Mollie. For more behind-the-scenes information, find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, wdyfllthepodcast@gm…

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Everyday People: The Trailer 4:24

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It has been said that you never actually die as long as people who are left behind keep your memory alive. But for how long? While pondering this I realized at some point no one would be around to tell our stories, to keep us alive. One day it will be like we never existed. Wow, that’s a mind-blower! I decided to make it my mission to get stories d…

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88. things we've learned since starting she. 26:29

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We’ve been doing our podcast she. for two and a half years, and in this episode, we wanted to highlight some of the things we’ve learned since starting our podcast. Everything from feminism, LGBTQ issues, and what we’ve learned about our relationship since starting this podcast. We’re going to talk about it all! Visit Body Art Forms: bodyartforms.c…

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87. how to form deep connections in relationships 45:54

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In today's episode, we experiment with answering the famous "36 questions that lead to love". We explore whether intimacy can be accelerated by asking each other a specific series of personal questions, and give our overall opinion on health communication. Visit Body Art Forms: bodyartforms.comBy shifting her experience

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86. body image: why are we so hard on ourselves? 35:37

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In today's episode, we chat about body image, societal pressures, harmful beauty standards, and how society favors a certain type of beauty. Episode trigger warning: mention of eating disorders and harmful bodily behaviors. Visit Body Art Forms: bodyartforms.com Eating Disorder Resources: Free Eating Disorder Support Groups National Eating Disorder…

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85. stop pressuring women to have kids (re-release) 23:39

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In today's episode, we re-release an episode we feel is still so relevant. With everything going on right now in the US regarding the abortion bans and regulating pregnant peoples bodies, we felt this was a crucial time to reiterate that a woman’s purpose on this earth is not to be a baby machine. The greatest sign of gender inequality being alive …

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84. interviewing each other about our insecurities 35:40

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We interview each other about our own insecurities and have some healthy dialogue around how they come into play in our relationship. Get 10% off your BetterHelp membership: betterhelp.com/loving Visit Body Art Forms: bodyartforms.com Podcast recommendation: The Eating Disorder Recovery PodcastBy shifting her experience

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83. what society can learn from the LGBTQ community (re-release) 26:55

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In today's episode, we re-release an episode we feel is still so relevant with LGBTQ+ rights being threatened now in the wake of the Oslo attack, roe v wade being overturned, and now the Supreme Court in the US threatening to examine marriage equality. The LGBTQ+ community doesn’t get enough credit for all the positive examples, values and activism…

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82. heteronormativity in weddings ft. Cammie Scott 43:37

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In this episode, we compare notes with LGBTQ bride-to-be Cammie Scott, and discuss how the wedding industry can be more inclusive. Listen to BEING Trans Gladskin: gladskin.com/she Get 10% off your BetterHelp membership: betterhelp.com/lovingBy shifting her experience

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81. LGBTQ+ terms & slang 32:59

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In honor of Pride starting, we read off some common and not-so-common LGBTQ+ terms and slang and give our definition of what we believe each word means. Listen to BEING Trans Gladskin: gladskin.com/she Get 10% off your BetterHelp membership: betterhelp.com/lovingBy shifting her experience

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80. let’s talk about reproductive rights 29:20

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In one of the most controversial court cases in generations, the United States supreme court has recently drafted a decision to end legal protections for abortions. If the law is implemented, it's expected that about a half of states will ban or seriously limit abortion. Today, we’re going to chat about the critical importance of reproductive right…

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79. we’re married! our unique wedding & approach to marriage 26:42

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That's right, we're married! We discuss how we made our wedding unique to us, our vows, and how we're planning to keep our marriage healthy. Click here https://bit.ly/CHEEX-SHE to get a 14-day free trial on CHEEX with code SHE. Promo valid for new customers when selecting the yearly subscription option. Cancel anytime during the trial period. Get 1…

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What Does Your Family Look Like?, ‘Til next time… 12:45

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Rosie wraps up her 1st Season! More information to come about season two, watch our Facebook and Instagram for updates. “Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100% no copyright royalty-free acoustic folk track by Infraction!By Rosie Read

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What Does Your Family Look Like?, The “Non-Proposal” Proposal 11:35

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Rosie and Tony banter about their courtship “Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100% no copyright royalty-free acoustic folk track by Infraction!By Rosie Read

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What Does Your Family Look Like?, An Office Romance 10:48

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Rosie and Tony have a lively discussion about how they met. “Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100% no copyright royalty-free acoustic folk track by Infraction!By Rosie Read

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What Does Your Family Look Like?, The Pandemic - Part III 11:54

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Virtual school at RoRo and Grampy’s house “Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100% no copyright royalty-free acoustic folk track by Infraction!By Rosie Read

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78. tips for straight people in gay bars 34:48

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Queer bars have long been understood as havens from heteronormativity. As LGBTQ people become more accepted in society, it seems the straight presence in gay bars is more than ever. As we plan our own bachelorette party, we got to thinking about straight people having their bachelorette parties in LGBTQ bars. Then we got to thinking about some of t…

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What Does Your Family Look Like?, The Pandemic - Part II 13:15

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Managing the roller coaster ride of Covid! “Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100% no copyright royalty-free acoustic folk track by Infraction!"By Rosie Read

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What Does Your Family Look Like?, The Pandemic - Part I 10:28

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Missing the grands, Rosie turns her longing into creativity and hope. “Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100% no copyright royalty-free acoustic folk track by Infraction! "By Rosie Read

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What Does Your Family Look Like?, The Grandchildren 10:42

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Rosie talks about her Grands and how they make sense of their world. “Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100% no copyright royalty-free acoustic folk track by Infraction"By Rosie Read

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What Does Your Family Look Like?, Living in Step-The Early Years 10:12

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Rosie discusses the early years of being a stepmother. “Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100% no copyright royalty-free acoustic folk track by Infraction!By Rosie Read

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77. what defines us? an analysis of genealogy & identity 34:08

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We hear the phrase a lot, "in order to know where you’re going, you need to know where you’ve been.” We’ve recently been wondering about genealogy and having our own discussions surrounding the topic of ancestry, history, and how much of this is important for our identity. Do we need to know our past in order to know who we are? We discuss. BioHack…

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What Does Your Family Look Like?, Know When to Hold Them and When to Walk Away 22:20

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The well-kept secret (talent ) is revealed! “Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100% no copyright royalty-free acoustic folk track by Infraction!By Rosie Read

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What Does Your Family Look Like?, That Damn Clock! 10:58

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Rosie has her podcast sidekick, Stefanie, join her to discuss things from loss to shame. “Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100% no copyright royalty-free acoustic folk track by Infraction!

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