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In this honest discussion about societal expectations of mothers, and self-imposed expectations about what mothers would like to be for their children, we talk about how it is very difficult to live up to either of these expectations. As a resu
In this episode we have a critical and revealing discussion about media messaging to young girls, and how divergent the messaging to girls is both from reality and from what is healthy. We use the example of a magazine cover targeting young gir
At a time when we are becoming more acutely aware of the level of harassment endemic in American businesses, government, and the entertainment industry, we must pay particular attention to women working in technology fields. Some new research c
If you are interested in or concerned about human trafficking, this episode is a must listen. We are hearing more and more about human trafficking in the United States, including warning signs and who to contact if you suspect trafficking. What
I have a fascinating conversation with Pat Keating, a registered nurse and childbirth educator, about the trends she has seen over the last 37 years around childbirth, breastfeeding, and preparing for a baby. We discuss how women and couples pr
Listen to our eye opening discussion on the rhetoric and language around women who have experienced sexual abuse. We specifically discuss the dichotomy of the labels "victim" versus "survivor" and how these terms are insufficient to describe th
In the second part of this two part series, we continue our discussion with reproductive psychologist Dr. Julie Bindeman. We examine the issue of fertility and chasing parenthood. We review the current technology and options available to couple
In this important discussion with reproductive psychologist Dr. Julie Bindeman, we examine the issue of fertility and chasing parenthood. We review the current technology and options available to couples who desire to have a child, and very imp
In our discussion of women characters and the portrayal of women in graphic novels, we unpack the history of women in comics and early characters. We take a look at how the portrayal and story lines of women in comics have changed over time, an
I have a discussion with the incredibly talented Rebecca Blaine Carton about her independent short on harassment and catcalling, Smile. We talk about how this is an almost universal experience for women and girls, and how it is very difficult t
In this episode, we discuss sexuality and "the talk." Parents need to be aware of all the sources that children are using to get their information about sexuality. We shouldn't think our children find us to be the only source for information, b
In this special episode, we focus on four important policy changes that were very quietly implemented by the Trump administration over the last week while media attention was diverted to by national tragedies. All of these policy changes are re
I have a powerful and raw discussion with Rob Scheer from the non-profit Comfort Cases about the foster care system, and what he calls its invisible children. There are about 500,000 children in the foster care system at any given time in the
In my discussion with Justyn Hintze from the non-profit Women Who Tech, we unpack the various forms of cyber harassment and the various platforms in which women are most likely to become victims of cyber harassment. The anonymous nature of the
I have a fascinating discussion with psychologist Dr. Dahlia Topolowsky about how to raise a healthy girl in a patriarchy. We discuss the influences of gender norms, stereotypes, and how to be an active and present parent. Dr. Topolosky talks a
Discussion with Mark Story, communications strategist and committed advocate, about slacktivism and whether people are having the impact they think they are. Are the activities of "the Resistance" having the impact we would like?
I discuss the difficult reverberations resulting from the rise in toxic masculinity, and the impact it has had on women, policy and politics in the US with attorney and activist, Amy Vanderpool, also familiarly known by her Twitter handle @girl
We have a conversation about Season 1, our favorite episodes and guests, and our favorite moments from the 26 episodes of Season 1. We tease our upcoming Season 2 episodes, and some of the exciting topics we will be covering. Hope you stay tune
Discussion with relief expert Annie Agle about the plight of women living in conflict zones, trying to hold families together and keep themselves and their families safe from perils such as systematic gender-based violence.
We discuss the sexualization of young girls through fashion and beauty ideals perpetuated in various forms of media, and the dangerous trend of self-objectification that this can lead to.
Fascinating interview with Dr. Paul Johnson from University of Pittsburgh about this rise of the Alt-Right, who they are, how they came to be, & what their shared ideology is.
We discuss the issue of raising boys to understand the systemic inequality in our society, and ways to talk it with boy children. Children inherently want things to be "fair," and open discussion with children when you see things that might not
This recut of one of our most populat episodes from Season 1 includes additional discussion about the issue of body image, fat shaming, and the double standard that women and men are held to with regard to appearance and weight. We also discuss
I discuss the difficult reverberations resulting from the rise in toxic masculinity, and the impact it has had on women, policy and politics in the US with attorney and activist, Amy Vanderpool, also familiarly known by her Twitter handle @girl
In this 2nd of my 2 part series on human trafficking, I recap part 1 with my guest co-host John Philbeck. I continue my interview with Dr. Karrin Anderson, trafficking expert and activist. We discuss how traffickers have become skilled at evadi
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