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We believe every woman is a leader—charting her path towards authenticity. Welcome to Collective Wisdom, an immersive journey where listening, reflecting, and connecting with a vibrant community of women fosters lasting transformation. Hosted by Lucy Reynolds, the visionary behind Collective Wisdom and The Murmuration Collective, alongside inspiring guests, we delve into realizing your vision and igniting profound change. Join us as we unravel the ultimate question: “What do I truly desire?”
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The Happy Vagina with host Mika Simmons is a podcast dedicated to celebrating those who have made a difference in women’s health, equality and relationships. Each week we chat to an inspiring human being as they explore the experiences that completely changed their outlook - promising not only to educate but also entertain and enlighten. Season 5 launched in August 2022 with the phenomenal Kate Walsh, Jennifer Grey, Caterina Scorsone, Salma El-Wardany, Judy Joo, Nell Hudson, Amanda Abbington ...
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But Make It Scary is a dark comedy podcast that twists hit romantic films into the horror movies you didn’t know you were missing. Tune in every other Wednesday to hear your host, Sequoia Simone, and some incredibly funny guests stretch, bend, and warp these stories of infatuation into chilling tales. A podcast for those who know there’s nothing more terrifying than love!
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Join Lucy in conversation with Katy Craig, Principal Co-Facilitator and Curricular Design Director at The Murmuration Collective. Katy's impressive background includes nearly 25 years of experience in communication, adaptive leadership, emotional intelligence, experiential education, and applied improvisation. In this episode, Katy shares her journ…
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Join Lucy in conversation with Emily Teele, a marketing leader who most recently worked at Nike on an expat assignment in the Netherlands. Emily’s impressive career spans senior roles at Sephora, Williams Sonoma, West Elm, and Uber. In this episode, Emily shares the profound changes she has recently faced, including the joys and challenges of mothe…
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“The more confident I am in my purpose, the less I have to prove. I can move with fluidity. I’m lighter. Life and work become more enjoyable.” Join Lucy in conversation with the remarkable Abi Stephens, a seasoned sports broadcaster and leadership performance coach, known for her work at the Olympic Games, Rugby World Cups, and Grand Prix events. A…
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In this episode of Collective Wisdom, host Lucy Reynolds sits down with Sarah Cunningham, Director of Client Services at AKQA and a recent winner of the Golden Gloves tournament at Madison Square Garden. Sarah shares her inspiring journey from Ireland to NYC, embracing her dual identities, and the transformative coaching experience that helped her …
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"I am going to find the answers to 'What do I want and who I am supposed to be?'" - China Forbes Join Lucy in conversation with China Forbes, the celebrated singer-songwriter from Pink Martini, renowned for hits like "Sympathique," featured in Netflix's "Emily in Paris." Winner of the Ella Fitzgerald prize at the Montreal Jazz Festival, China refle…
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“Crises don’t have to be negative—they can be growth opportunities. There is tremendous wisdom gained from these ‘crisis’ experiences.” Kayti Sullivan, powerhouse stay-at-home-parent and tech executive behind Yelp’s billion-dollar rise, joins Lucy to discuss the power of pause, the pursuit of happiness beyond societal permission… and turning 40. Ka…
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“We need women to step into discomfort so they can transform the larger community and, more importantly, themselves.” In the second episode of Collective Wisdom, Lucy Reynolds is joined by Maria Hess, an operator, technology product builder, investor, and startup advisor. Maria is a leading force at Amazon Web Services, a parent to three wonderful …
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“Have the courage to lean into uncertainty, knowing that you can handle whatever you find, and trust it will be joyous on the other side.” Kicking off the first episode of Collective Wisdom, host Lucy Reynolds—founder of The Murmuration Collective and seasoned leadership coach, takes a turn in the spotlight. Joined by special guest Hilary Kupish, f…
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We believe every woman is a leader. A leader who is guiding herself towards her most authentic version. Collective Wisdom is an immersive experience designed to provide a place to listen, reflect, and connect with a community of women on a shared journey toward lasting transformation. Host Lucy Reynolds is the visionary behind Collective Wisdom. Wi…
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Go get your copy of Rom Com Drama Bomb RIGHT NOW!! TIME IS TICKING!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/moreblueberries/rom-com-drama-bomb Go check out Talk of the Table and My First Dungeon wherever pods are cast. But do the other thing first. As we clearly stated. The show will be back on October 2nd! See ya then!…
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Did you know that It is estimated only 1% of healthcare research and innovation is invested in female specific conditions, globally. Imgestible brand @vida_glow are changing that with a new range of supplements designed specially with women in mind, and we are obsessed. Link in bio 🔝 to hear more. Guest @Anna_lahey and @drsarakayat Host @missmikasi…
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BE YOURSELF, EVERYONE ELSE IS TAKEN. For the first time ever we have a repeat guest back on THV. When Anna Lahey founder to Vida Glow asked me to do a deep dive into women’s health there was only one human that came to mind - the extremely thoughtful, inspirational, and unstoppable Laura Whitmore. We chat about her new documentary series’s which lo…
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As Ovarian cancer awareness month draws to a close it’s important to remind ourselves to be mindful of our bodies. Mika isn joined by dr Stephanie Kuku and Dr Frauke Neuser to talk about pubic grooming. Whether you choose to keep your hair, prune or remove it - getting to know your pubic gives you that opportunity to become more familiar, more comf…
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This week Mika is joined by Sexuality Educator and TedX Speaker, Amber Mallery (MPH, AASECT, CSE) who shares her top tips on how to spice up partnered sex. From how to initiate the conversation, to the top fantasies for women, the multiple uses of a blindfold and how to practice safe choking - Amber shares deep insights that will help you navigate …
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Filmmaker and writer Emma Forrest joins Mika to talk about finally becoming her own woman, free from the traumas of her past. We explore Emma’s experience from heart break to sexting to celibacy and back again - all leading her to finding a deeper freedom. This episode will encourage you to follow your intuition and find your personal wild. Her phe…
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This International Womens Day we are putting the emphasis on men. Mika is joined by Gabrielle Blair, author of the book, Ejaculate Responsibly: A Whole New Way To Think About Abortion. We have a candid conversation about the miscalculated pressure on women to be the primary user of birth control, why the world needs better research into vasectomies…
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This week we are joined by Adina Porter, Emmy Nominated, award wining actress, Mum and voting rights campaigner. Adina shares her most initiate feelings about the importance of sex work, recovering from bereavement and why adoption was her first choice. This episode is a deep dive into knowing your true worth and the joys of mid life pleasure. “My …
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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. This week, Greys Anatomy's actor, writer and musician ER Fightmaster joins Mika to discuss their joy at re-finding their lost freedom, how they manage their endometriosis diagnosis and the importance of campaigning for better health care …
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Season 6 of The Happy Vagina podcast is kicking off with a woman who inspires us, daily, with her unquashable commitment to truth, Paloma Faith. Paloma and Mika have a very candid chat about our relationships with their Mothers, the impact of having children on women, and how to stay fierce and buoyant in an industry designed for men. This episode …
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In the Season 5 finalé of The Happy Vagina podcast we are joined by the actress and New York Times best selling author, Jennifer Grey who shares her deepest feelings on being misunderstood as a young starlet and how she fought to remain out of the corner and find a deep sustainable confidence. Just like her memoir, this episode is a coming-of-age s…
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In this episode we are joined by the phenomenal Ellie and Helen from the Scummy Mummies and star of stage and screen Amanda Abbington live at London Podcast Festival. The whole episode is a master class in how to live your very boldest life. You might just need to pause it at regular intervals to catch your breath, because these women are very, ver…
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It's another bonus ep feed drop! If you want access to another 8 bonus episodes, 30 directors cuts, 15 creature features, 13 romcom vlogs, 5 campfire wiki vlogs, and even a High School Musical riff track - head over to https://www.patreon.com/butmakeitscary Find anything else you might need at https://www.butmakeitscary.com/…
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We are almost at the end of Season 5, and this week I am absolutely honoured to be chatting to the brilliant Nell Hudson. Join us as we do a deep dive into objectification and why comparison of and between women is not just as Roosevelt said - the thief of joy - but the most corrosive thing to our confidence, our solitary and to feminism. Nell Huds…
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✨TRIGGER WARNING ✨ FERTILITY. In this bonus episode of THV podcast I sat down with Dr Geeta Nargund and @abcivf patient Mel Rutherford to discuss her journey of egg freezing. A process that Dr Geeta Nargund has worked tirelessly to make@more affordable, for those who do want to explore taking control of their own fertility. Link in bio to listen to…
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This week on The Happy Vagina podcast Mika is joined by the absolutely divine Salma El Wardany who shares her forward thinking ideas on the faith, what the Koran really says about sex and the power of the Burqa. Salma is an author, activist, poet and one of the women behind the period emoji. in her essay A Gender Denied: Islam, Sex and the Struggle…
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This week, we are joined by Caterina Scorsone - Mom, qualified doula and star of Shondaland's Grey's Anatomy, for an extraordinarily powerful episode that is an absolute must listen. Caterina opens up about how her attempts as a teenager to 'out' a sexual predator in the entertainment industry were ignored and the subsequent gaslighting. We also di…
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