Best Jessica Diehl Podcasts (2024)

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BONUS: Feminist Foreign Policy featuring Anna co-hosting The Great British Foreign Affairs Podcast 30:21

2h ago30:21

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This is an episode of The Great British Foreign Affairs Podcast, featuring host Anna Stoecklein as a guest host alongside Anna-Joy Rickard. Together they talk about feminist foreign policy with Kristina Lunz, the author of ‘The Future of Foreign Policy is Feminist’ and Co-founder and Director of the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy in Berlin. The…

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S3 E10. The Story of Human: Inner Work for Outer Healing with Remi Olajoyegbe 1:11:16

1M ago1:11:16

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Uncover the root cause of societal issues and explore a movement beyond feminism in the Season 3 finale of "The Story of Woman." Join host Anna Stoecklein and Remi Olajoyegbe, co-founder of Medicine festival, in a profound discussion on inner healing for societal transformation. Dive into the importance of community, the longing for belonging, and …

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S3 E9. From 1963 to Today: How “The Feminine Mystique” Lives On 1:00:03

2M ago1:00:03

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Betty Friedan's "The Feminine Mystique," published in 1963, is often recognized as a catalyst for the second wave of feminism. How far have we come since then in terms of women's role in society, and specifically women's maternal and domestic role? In this episode of The Story of Woman, host Anna Stoecklein dives deep into a conversation with write…

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S3 E8. From Doubt to Belief: The Evolution of #MeToo and Survivor Testimony with Leigh Gilmore, author of The #MeToo Effect 1:04:29

2M ago1:04:29

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The #MeToo movement empowered millions to speak out about sexual violence and changed the default response to women's accounts from universal doubt to selective belief. What changed? In this episode, guest host Sarey Ruden speaks with Leigh Gilmore to discuss her book, “The #MeToo Effect: What Happens When We Believe Women”. They delve into the tra…

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S3 E7. Navigating Motherhood in the Age of Surveillance with Sophie Hamacher and Jessica Hankey, creators of Supervision 52:38

2M ago52:38

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How does the rise of AI and surveillance intersect with motherhood? In this episode, Sophie Hamacher and Jessica Hankey, creators of the groundbreaking anthology, Supervision: On Motherhood and Surveillance, delve into the ways mothers' behaviors and bodies are observed, exposed, and policed in today's society. The conversation broadens to encompas…

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S3 E6. From Beauty Ideals to Empowering Stories: A Conversation with Glamour's UK Editor-in-Chief, Deborah Joseph 46:57

2M ago46:57

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In this episode, guest host Joanna Cummings takes the reins to interview Deborah Joseph, the UK Editor in Chief of Glamour Magazine. The discussion delves into the evolving landscape of women's magazines, feminism, and the transformative journey of Glamour from a beauty-focused brand to a platform advocating female empowerment. Deborah highlights t…

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S3 E5. From Ancient Bottles to Modern Struggles: A Deep Dive into Breastfeeding with Joanna Wolfarth, author of Milk 1:01:18

3M ago1:01:18

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In what ways has breastfeeding been shaped by culture and history? Join us as we unravel the complex terrain in this episode featuring Joanna Wolfarth, author of Milk: An Intimate History of Breastfeeding. Joanna delves into the historical evolution of breastfeeding norms and practices, examining how societal changes impacted women's experiences. T…

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S3 E4. Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work with Amy Diehl and Leanne Dzubinski, authors of Glass Walls 58:39

3M ago58:39

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You may have heard of the glass ceiling, but have you heard of the glass walls? In this episode, Amy Diehl and Leanne Dzubinski discuss the pervasive issue of gender bias in the workplace, highlighting the six walls that hinder women's progress. Based on their book, Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Wo…

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S3 E3: How Neuroscience is Rewriting the Story of Parenthood with Chelsea Conaboy, author of Mother Brain 57:21

3M ago57:21

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Ever wondered if the so-called "maternal instinct" is a scientific reality or a societal construct? Join guest host Monica Cardenas as she delves into the fascinating world of neuroscience with Chelsea Conaboy, author of Mother Brain: How Neuroscience is Rewriting the Story of Parenthood. Together, they explore the intricate changes in parents' bra…

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S3 E2. Breaking Boundaries: Women Who Dressed Like Men to Do Shit They Weren't Supposed to Do with Tracy Dawson, author of Let Me Be Frank 57:57

3M ago57:57

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Ever wonder about the women who defied conventions by wearing the pants—quite literally? In this episode, comedy writer and actress Tracy Dawson highlight trailblazers throughout history who disguised themselves as men to gain access and opportunities denied them simply because they were women. The conversation delves into various stories from Trac…

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S3 E1. From Trauma to Transformation: Empowering Women and Healing the Planet with Zainab Salbi 1:07:06

3M ago1:07:06

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Explore the transformative moments that have defined Zainab Salbi's journey from war-torn Iraq under Saddam Hussein's regime to becoming a global advocate for empowering women survivors. In this compelling episode, Zainab Salbi, a renowned humanitarian, author, and journalist recognized as one of the women changing the world by influential figures …

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BONUS: Featuring Anna on The Nurse Keith Podcast: Leveraging Women’s Empowerment to Benefit Health and Well-Being 1:09:05

6M ago1:09:05

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This is an episode of The Nurse Keith podcast, featuring host Anna Stoecklein’s interview. In it, Anna delves into the persistent inequities within our healthcare system, shedding light on the challenges faced by patients and nurses alike, and drawing from her personal experiences during her clinical nursing career. Anna also reflects on the profou…

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SPECIAL: The Story of Woman Goes Global: Women Deliver, The World’s Largest Convening for Gender Equality 59:27

7M ago59:27

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What are the most pressing issues women and girls still face today? What progress has been made in recent years? How are gender equality champions driving change around the world? In this special episode, host Anna travels to Kigali, Rwanda for the Women Deliver 2023 Conference, the largest convening for gender equality in the world, to find out! T…

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BONUS: The Creativity Found Podcast Featuring Anna’s Journey from Nurse to Podcaster 31:07

9M ago31:07

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This is an episode of the Creativity Found podcast, featuring host Anna Stoecklein’s interview. In it, she discusses her journey from nurse to podcaster, how she came up with the idea and created The Story of Woman, and what’s next for the podcast! Creativity Found Original episode with transcript The Creative Brain is a catalyst for change. For ma…

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REPLAY: S2 E1. Woman and Change: Setting the Scene with Hillary Clinton and Cherie Blair 55:57

10M ago55:57

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REPLAY OF SEASON TWO EPISODE ONE In the first episode of season two of the podcast, I speak with former US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Cherie Blair, CBE KC in their first-time ever, exclusive joint podcast interview! Hillary Clinton and Cherie Blair have pioneered positive change for women for decades. They have worked as lawyers,…

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S2 E14. Woman and Change: Intersectionality with Cecilia Chung, Transgender Rights and HIV/AIDS Awareness Advocate 54:12

11M ago54:12

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Become a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee * In this episode, guest host Asha Dahya speaks with Cecilia Chung, a barrier-breaking advocate for transgender rights and people living with HIV. Cecilia shares her personal journey as a trans woman, from her upbringing in Hong Kong to her mo…

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S2 E13. Woman and Change: Intersectionality with Alicia Garza, Organizer, Founder, Co-Creator of #BlackLivesMatter 1:01:58

11M ago1:01:58

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Become a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee * In this episode, guest host Asha Dahya speaks with Alicia Garza - author, political strategist, organizer, founder of Black Futures Lab, co-founder of Supermajority, and co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter and the Black Lives Matter Global Netwo…

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S2 E12. Woman and Change: Climate with Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Indigenous Chadian Environmental Activist 1:05:08

11M ago1:05:08

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Become a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee * In this episode, I speak with Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, an expert in the adaptation and mitigation of Indigenous peoples to climate change. A member of the Mbororo pastoralist people in Chad, Hindou is the Founder and President of the Associat…

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S2 E11. Woman and Change: Climate with Dr Katharine Wilkinson, Co-Founder of All We Can Save 52:57

12M ago52:57

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Become a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee * In this episode, I speak with Dr Katharine Wilkinson, a bestselling author, strategist, and teacher, working to heal the planet we call home. Time magazine featured her as one of 15 “women who will save the world.” Co-founder of the All We C…

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S2 E10. Woman and Change: Climate with Xiye Bastida, Indigenous Youth Climate Justice Activist 1:00:07

12M ago1:00:07

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Become a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee * In this episode, I speak with Xiye Bastida, a 21-year-old climate justice activist born in Mexico and was raised as part of the Otomi-Toltec Indigenous community. She is an organizer, author, speaker, and student who is driven to make the cl…

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S2 E9. Woman and Change: Sports with Lindsey Vonn, World-Renowned Ski Racer 46:31

12M ago46:31

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Become a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee * In this episode, I speak with one of the top ski racers of all time, Lindsey Vonn. Olympic gold medalist with 82 World Cup championships, Lindsey has the third highest super ranking of all skiers, men or women. In our conversation, we talk a…

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S2 E8. Woman and Change: Sports with Lauren Fleshman, Elite Distance Runner and Activist 55:01

1y ago55:01

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Become a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee * In this episode, I speak with one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, Lauren Fleshman. Throughout her career, Lauren saw how the sports systems - originally designed by men, for men and boys - continued to fail young…

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S2 E7. Woman and Change: Business Leaders with Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, Co-Founders of theSkimm 46:34

1y ago46:34

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Become a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee * In this episode, I speak with Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of theSkimm - a non-partisan digital media company dedicated to succinctly giving women the information they need to make confident decisions. Carly and…

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S2 E6. Woman and Change: Business Leaders with Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Acumen 1:08:35

1y ago1:08:35

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Become a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee * In this episode, I speak with Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Acumen, a global organization that invests in for-profit companies that are tackling poverty and building a world where everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity.…

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S2 E5. Woman and Change: Activism with Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First 51:37

1y ago51:37

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Become a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee * In this episode, I speak with Reshma Saujani – a leading activist, lawyer, politician, and the founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First (previously Marshall Plan for Moms). Reshma has spent more than a decade building movements to fight for …

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S2 E4. Woman and Change: Activism with Tawakkol Karman, Yemeni Nobel Laureate 43:45

1y ago43:45

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Become a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee * In this episode I speak with Tawakkol Karman, a human rights activist, journalist and politician who is known as the “mother of the revolution”, “the iron woman” and “the lady of the Arab Spring,” for her key role in the 2011 pro-democracy u…

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S2 E3. Woman and Change: Politics with Jess Phillips, UK Member of Parliament 53:55

1y ago53:55

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Become a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee * In this episode I speak with Jess Phillips, UK Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley. Jess is also the Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding and a fierce defender of women and girls, especially when it comes to men’s v…

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S2 E2. Woman and Change: Politics with Zarifa Ghafari, Former Mayor in Afghanistan 1:12:48

1y ago1:12:48

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Become a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee * In this episode, I speak with former mayor - and Afghanistan’s youngest ever female mayor - Zarifa Ghafari. After the Taliban returned to power in August of 2021, the question on everyone’s mind was ‘What’s going to happen to all the women a…

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S2 E1. Woman and Change: Setting the Scene with Hillary Clinton and Cherie Blair 53:54

1y ago53:54

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Become a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee * In the first episode of season two of the podcast, I speak with former US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Cherie Blair, CBE KC in their first-time ever, exclusive joint podcast interview! Hillary Clinton and Cherie Blair have p…

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Season Two Teaser - The Story of Woman: Changemakers, How Women Make Change Happen 4:11

1y ago4:11

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We are thrilled to announce season two of the podcast, The Story of Woman: Changemakers - exploring how women make change happen. In this 14-episode series, I'll be talking to women at the top of their industries who are bringing about social and cultural change, despite the (many) obstacles they have faced. You'll hear from activists, politicians,…

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The First Chapter: a year in review and what's coming next 32:02

1+ y ago32:02

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The Story of Woman podcast is nearly one year old! In this rare solo episode, I reflect on the close of the first chapter of the podcast, and I also talk about what’s to come in 2023. This year we’ve been highlighting the work of some incredible non-fiction writers whose work focuses on the subject of women. From medicine to myths, authority to adv…

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S1 E23. Woman and Fairy Tales & Greek Myths: Karrie F & Jonathon P, Gender Swapped Fairy Tales / Greek Myths 1:04:52

1+ y ago1:04:52

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In this episode of The Story of Woman, I chat to not one but TWO amazing authors, Karrie Fransman and Jonathon Plackett about their books, Gender Swapped Fairy Tales and Gender Swapped Greek Myths. Fairytales and Greek Myths have been told and re-told for thousands of years, but never like this. Taking these well-known stories that form the archety…

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S1 E22. Woman and Advocacy: Cynthia Changyit Levin, From Changing Diapers to Changing the World 1:04:59

1+ y ago1:04:59

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In this episode, I talk with author, speaker, activist and mother Cynthia Changyit Levin about her book, From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started. If you’re looking for practical inspiration on how to make effective change in your local community, then this is the episode for you! Advocacy is…

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S1 E21. Woman and Gendered Emotions: Pragya Agarwal, Hysterical 1:05:13

1+ y ago1:05:13

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In this episode, I talk with Pragya Agarwal about her book, Hysterical: Exploding the myth of gendered emotions. The experience of emotions is universally human, but our ability to display and act on them is heavily gendered. Despite improvements in societal equality, women are still often labelled ‘hysterical’, ‘bossy’ or emotional’. Pragya examin…

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S1 E20. Woman and Sexual Freedom: Natalie Lee, Feeling Myself 1:06:06

1+ y ago1:06:06

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In this episode, I talk with content creator, author, podcast host and public speaker Natalie Lee about her book, Feeling Myself: How I Shed My Shame To Find Sexual Freedom and You Can Too. Natalie is an honest, frank writer, who describes herself as ‘on a liberating road of disruption to challenge and help you shed your shame’. Sex remains an enor…

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S1 E19. Woman and Workplace Bias: Gill Whitty-Collins, Why Men Win at Work 1:10:51

1+ y ago1:10:51

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If women have equal leadership ability, why are they so under-represented at the top in business and society? Why are we still living in a world where virtually all the top jobs are occupied by men? And why do we accept it? Gill Whitty-Collins asks these questions in her book, Why Men Win at Work, and provides some answers for us in today's episode…

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S1 E18. BONUS: A Compilation of Storytellers 21:16

1+ y ago21:16

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The authors we feature come from a huge range of sectors and industries, but they all have one thing in common: they’re using their voices to create societal change, and that change means elevating the role and the story of woman. In this special episode, we’ve compiled past interview responses to the podcast’s recurring questions: What does femini…

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S1 E17. BONUS: Woman and Subcultures: Lucy Leonelli, A Year in the Life 1:08:54

1+ y ago1:08:54

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Do you even wonder what else is out there for you? How often do you experience fear of missing out? In this episode, I talk with Lucy Leonelli about her book, A Year in the Life. Feeling stuck in her career and suffering from a very bad case of FOMO, Lucy quit her 9-5 and spent one year living with 26 different British subcultures: aristocrats, bat…

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REPLAY: S1 E1. Woman and Authority: Mary Ann Sieghart, The Authority Gap 1:08:49

1+ y ago1:08:49

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REPLAY OF EPISODE ONE In this episode, I talk with journalist, broadcaster and non-executive director Mary Ann Sieghart about her book, The Authority Gap: Why Women Are Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men and What We Can Do About It. Unbelievably, there is still a huge gulf between men and women in the workplace when it comes to pay, promotion and …

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S1 E16. Woman and Arab Feminism - Round Two: Farida D, The List of Shit That Made Me a Feminist 1:00:33

2y ago1:00:33

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Back by popular demand! In this episode, I talk (again) with Arab gender researcher and poet Farida D. to answer listener questions, and discuss her book, The List of Shit That Made Me a Feminist. Writing under a pen name to protect her identity, Farida D. writes about everyday oppressions from an Arab feminist's perspective while demonstrating how…

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S1 E15. Woman and Unbiased Parenting: Virginia Mendez, Childhood Unlimited 1:13:05

2y ago1:13:05

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In this episode, I talk with gender equality champion Virginia Mendez about her book, Childhood Unlimited: Parenting Beyond the Gender Bias From films and books to toys and clothes to the language we use, our world is extremely gendered, making raising a child beyond the limitations placed on them by gender incredibly difficult. Virginia breaks dow…

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S1 E14. Woman and The Morality of Abortion: Dr. Willie Parker, Life's Work 1:06:15

2y ago1:06:15

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In this episode, I talk with Christian reproductive justice advocate and abortion provider Dr Willie Parker about his book, Life’s Work: A Moral Argument for Choice Morals, religion and the principles of right and wrong are often cited by the anti-abortion community as a reason to deny women and pregnant people this basic medical care. Using his pe…

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S1 E13. Woman and Abortion Access: Carole Joffe & David S. Cohen, Obstacle Course 1:09:31

2y ago1:09:31

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Abortion is a topic that generates a lot of emotion, so in this episode we’re looking at the facts. Today I talk with Carole Joffe and David S. Cohen about their book, Obstacle Course: The Everyday Struggle to Get an Abortion in America Getting an abortion in the United States of America can be a monumental challenge. From forced ultrasounds and di…

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S1 E12. Woman and White Feminism: Koa Beck, White Feminism 1:18:08

2y ago1:18:08

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Koa Beck’s reporting and analysis on gender, identity, race, and culture have won her international acclaim, and in this episode, I talk with Koa about her book, White Feminism: from the suffragettes to influencers and who they leave behind This book is an important addition to the conversation around race, empowerment and inclusion in the United S…

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S1 E11. Woman and Those Changing the World: Asha Dahya, Today's Wonder Women 1:03:37

2y ago1:03:37

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In this episode, I talk with Asha Dahya about her book, Today’s Wonder Women. Not all superheroes wear capes! Many of them are everyday women challenging the status quo with love, determination, vision and grit. In Asha’s book, a compilation of the stories of 50 female identifying people, you’ll meet the everyday superheroes who are changing the wo…

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S1 E10. Woman and Weddings: Katrina Majkut, The Adventures and Discoveries of a Feminist Bride 1:09:49

2y ago1:09:49

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In this episode, I talk with Katrina Majkut about her book, The Adventures and Discoveries of a Feminist Bride, a personal and powerful prenuptial journey through Western wedding culture. Katrina demonstrates how there is no such thing as ‘traditional marriage’ or a ‘traditional wedding’, as both have been evolving for centuries, and she unpicks th…

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S1 E9. Woman and Cities: Leslie Kern, Feminist City 1:13:29

2y ago1:13:29

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In this episode, I talk with urban scholar Leslie Kern about her book, Feminist City. We tend to think about our built environment as fixed and nothing to do with sexism, discrimination or bias but like everything else in our world, our cities are shaped by gender, as they were designed for one type of man, at the exclusion of women. Cities aren’t …

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S1 E8. Woman and Lessons from a New One: Paula Stone Williams, As a Woman 1:02:39

2y ago1:02:39

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In this episode, I talk with Paula Stone Williams - internationally known speaker on issues of gender equity - about her book, As a Woman: What I Learned About Power, Sex and the Patriarchy After I Transitioned. A father, husband, and successful pastor and CEO, Paula Stone Williams made the decision to transition at the age of 60 and quickly discov…

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S1 E7. Woman and Birth Control: Dr Krystale Littlejohn, Just Get on the Pill 1:23:21

2y ago1:23:21

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In this episode, I talk with Associate Professor of Sociology Dr Kystale Littlejohn about her book, Just Get on the Pill. A keenly researched and incisive examination, Dr Littlejohn investigates how birth control became a fundamentally unbalanced and gendered responsibility. Though it takes two people to make a pregnancy, prevention is seen almost …

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S1 E6. Woman and Medicine part 2: Elinor Cleghorn, Unwell Women 1:06:23

2y ago1:06:23

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This is Part Two of my conversation with feminist historian Elinor Cleghorn about her brilliant book, Unwell Women. If you haven’t listened to Part One yet, we suggest you head there first - it’s Episode 5 of the podcast. In Unwell Women, Elinor explores the history of medicine, exposing the fundamentally social, cultural and political foundations …

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