Real talk about Feminism: A Podcast for Female Empowerment and Gender Equality
By McKenzie and Halie
Real talk about Feminism: A Podcast for Female Empowerment and Gender EqualityApr 17, 2022
AMBER ROSE SLUT WALK: RECLAIMING THE WORD SLUT, DISCUSSING THE STIGMA OF CLOTHING AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND WEARING WHAT FEELS EMPOWERING TO YOU
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Second Chances on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6Wu19AEKVNs5bJFuhZb4EZ?si=d32621e08051478d
RAINN (SA Resources): https://www.rainn.org/
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**Time stamps:
0:10 welcome back!
0:25 coachella fomo, sabrina and barry, phone storage
5:57 WNBA draft
10:26 ACOTAR update for the booktok girlies and becoming cliterate
13:58 total abortion ban in Arizona and why we’re pro-choice
20:30 obsessions
25:09 feminist highlight
26:51 betterhelp!
27:42 main topic
Spring Cleaning and Digital Declutter | It Girl Summer Sneak Peek
Stay tuned for exciting It Girl Summer updates!
RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/
Listen to - Feminism on the Spectrum: Sharing Patricia’s Story https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminism-on-the-spectrum-sharing-patricias-story/id1567655781?i=1000625012109
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BOOK CLUB SIGN-UP: https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/book-club
We’re currently reading Becoming Cliterate!
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Time stamps:
0:10 hi and welcome back!
0:54 halie’s trip to see boyf
2:00 april is sexual assault awareness month
4:18 4/2 was world autism awareness day
5:36 trump and the bible, register to vote, halie’s upcoming europe trip
14:08 obsessions of the week - bras, march madness, lipstick
21:43 topic introduction and IT GIRL SUMMER
22:30 feminist highlight
24:32 spring cleaning!
39:57 IT GIRL SUMMER
41:50 join book club!
Sources:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C5Q4sQYLE6C/?igsh=MWM3aG04YTBpbmF4cg%3D%3D
Empowering Women Through Fashion with Susie Taaffe, Founder and CEO of Skanties
This week we are joined by Susie Taaffe, founder and CEO of Skanties anti-shapewear! We had such a great conversation and talked about her process of launching Skanties, the mission behind her brand, her self-love journey, and more!
Check out Skanties: https://skanties.co/
Connect on Instagram:
Susie @susietaaffe
Skanties @skanties
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Chatting about Women's History Month, the Alabama Embryo Ruling, and Love is Blind
This week we talk about the recent Alabama IVF court ruling. We also talk about women’s history month, recap love is blind season 6, and share our obsessions of the week!
**apologies for the abrupt ending, we had some technical difficulties and lost the last few couple of minutes of raw audio!
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Time stamps:
0:10 welcome back!
0:31 women’s history month and our 3rd birthday/reflections on the podcast
3:28 influences/podcasts we keep up with
8:57 love is blind recap
22:57 updates
26:46 obsessions of the week
29:29 feminist highlight
34:36 main episode
Sources:
https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/the-alabama-supreme-courts-ruling-on-frozen-embryos
https://www.womenshistory.org/womens-history/womens-history-month
https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/womens-history-month
February Recap: Valentine's Day, Halie's Time on Capitol Hill, Jazz Bar Experience
This week we catch up with you all on some exciting things that have been happening for us! We recap Valentine’s Day and Halie talks about her time on Capitol Hill lobbying for childhood cancer awareness and funding. We also share our obsessions for this week and a big announcement.
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Timestamps:
0:10 welcome back!
1:40 episode frequency update
4:01 obsessions of the week
9:53 feminist highlight
12:49 main topic
Sources:
https://www.sarinasoriano.com/about-me
https://www.nfl.com/news/next-woman-up-sarina-soriano-senior-producer-for-the-san-francisco-49ers
Discussing the U.S. Black Maternal Health Crisis
This week we discuss the Black maternal health crisis that is happening in the United States. Thank you to CNN anchor, Abby Phillip, for sharing her story online! We pulled in a few clips from a podcast interview she did as well as some quotes from her article she wrote for CNN. See the links below for both of these!
Read - Abby Phillip: How I woundup giving birth at home here.
Listen to - The Assignment with Audie Cornish: Why More Black Moms Are Choosing Home Births here.
@abbydphillip on Instagram
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Timestamps:
0:10 welcome back!
0:11 freezing weather
1:34 topic introduction
1:49 obsessions of the week
4:10 feminist highlight
5:02 life updates
10:06 main topic
Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6406315/
https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/the-assignment/episodes/944945fe-4c24-11ee-a8d4-0b8495b02c34
Mary Wollstonecraft's Fight Against Forced Domestication of Women
This week we talk about Mary Wollstonecraft and her speech called “A Vindication of the Rights of Women” in response to 18th century Enlightenment (male) thinkers and philosophers who did not support female liberation. In this speech, she pushed for women to fight forced domesticity. We also talk about our obsessions of the week and do a mini recap of our Arizona trip.
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Timestamps:
0:10 welcome!
0:18 arizona trip mini recap
1:10 halie’s trip to see her boyf
2:12 obsessions of the week
5:18 feminist highlight
7:02 main topic
Sources:
The Feminism Book
https://hist259.web.unc.edu/vindicationofrightsofwomen/
https://en.unesco.org/womeninafrica/funmilayo-ransome-kuti/biography
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2020/10/1/the-lioness-of-lisabi-who-ended-unfair-taxes-for-nigerian-women
https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/27978/chapter-abstract/211652698?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false
Henrietta Lacks: The Unseen Heroine of Medical Progress
In honor of Black History Month, we are discussing Henrietta Lacks this week. Her immortal HeLa cells have contributed to countless medical discoveries. However, her cells were harvested without her knowledge and consent. Listen to this episode to learn more about her story!
Check out Urban Sanctuary https://urbansanctuary.love/
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1Tyc8Gb
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Timestamps:
0:10 welcome back!
0:16 topic introduction
0:26 Black History Month
0:38 obsessions of the week
1:58 small business highlight of the week
5:54 main topic
Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3516052/
A Recap of 2023 Anti-Trans Legislation
This week we are talking about the anti-trans bills introduced and passed in 2023. As a reminder, please respect everyone’s preferred pronouns because it has absolutely nothing to do with you and everyone wants their gender identity to be validated :)
We highly recommend reading Schuylar Bailar’s book He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters.
The information shared about each bill is from https://translegislation.com/
Bills discussed: US HB1399, US HB1064, US HB216, AR HB1156, AR HB1468, ID S1016, IN SB0480, MT HB359, TN SB1237, UT SB0093, LA HB648
Schuylar Bailar’s website: https://www.pinkmantaray.com/
Follow Schuylar on Instagram @
One Colorado: https://www.one-colorado.org/
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Time stamps:
0:00 please leave us a rating and a review!
0:41 welcome back!
1:52 life updates
3:15 obsessions of the week
6:07 feminist highlight
9:10 main topic
Sources:
https://www.history.com/news/bayard-rustin-march-on-washington-openly-gay-mlk
https://www.rd.com/list/lgbtq-activists-who-changed-american-history/
https://www.pinkmantaray.com/resources/transathlete
Feminism in the News
This week we are sharing some current events. We also talk about the Women’s March in Denver, our obsessions of the week, and an update from Halie.
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Time stamps:
0:39 welcome and new studio set
0:55 halie’s update
1:38 topic introduction
2:00 denver women’s march recap
3:15 book club update
4:17 friend’s birthday recap
5:28 obsessions of the week
7:10 feminist highlight
9:44 main topic
Sources:
https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/01/12/gazas-widows-are-fighting-for-their-families-lives/
https://feminist.org/news/supreme-court-set-to-rule-on-mifepristone-access/
What is your Sexual Archetype?
This week we are talking all about sexual archetypes! We also share our obsessions for this week and our first feminist highlight of the year.
Download the Alis app and learn more about yours!
*this is not sponsored by Alis, we just really like the app
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Time stamps:
0:00 leave a rating and a review!
0:42 hi and welcome!
1:00 obsessions of the week
3:48 feminist highlight
6:14 sexual archetypes
Sources:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C0eUwUis5jC/?igsh=c2Uwa3N0MHRodGth
Entering our Wellness Eras
We’re back! Happy 2024 besties! This week we are talking about our wellness goals for this year. We also highlight a queer owned business in Denver, recap our new year’s eve, vision boarding with friends, and give info on our book club.
Check out Glazed Ceramics Studio on Instagram @glazedceramicsstudio
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Time stamps:
0:00 welcome back!
0:54 book club
1:56 new year’s eve recap
3:33 weekend at the cabin recap and vision boarding
5:46 money date chat
7:37 halie’s TMJ update
10:49 obsessions of the week
12:36 small business highlight
14:35 our 2024 wellness goals
Reflecting on 2023 and sharing what we are taking into 2024!
Hi besties! We are taking a break for the rest of the month so we will see you in 2024! This week we recap some major events from this past year. We each share one thing we are leaving behind in 2023 and one thing we’re taking into 2024.
***BOOK CLUB: Click here to join our book club! We are reading Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men for our first book of the year.
Time stamps:
2:18 book club info!
4:35 kenz’s updates
8:35 obsessions of the week
10:38 feminist highlight
12:14 main topic
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Sources:
https://www.infoplease.com/current-events/2023
https://www.thetoptens.com/history/biggest-events-2023/
https://time.com/6337364/top-100-photos-2023/
https://www.npr.org/2023/12/01/203277264/sandra-day-oconnor-dies
A Fun Conversation with Author Jennifer Banash on Empowering Feminist Narratives in her Books and Life
This week we sit down with published author, Jennifer Banash. She is a former professor of English and creative writing. She is the author of Silent Alarm, a finalist for the American Library Association’s Best Fiction for Young Adults, White Lines, Simply Irresistible, In Too Deep, and The Elite. Jennifer is also the former co-founder and editor of Impetus Press, a small independent publishing house that championed works of literary fiction with a pop edge. Her latest novel, The Rise and Fall of Ava Arcana was on amazon first read, garnering over 2K reviews.
We talk about the importance of female friendships, writing stories that do not revolve around a male love interest, Jennifer’s journey as an author, and her experience in the publishing industry.
Follow Jennifer on Instagram @jbanash
Jennifer’s Website https://www.jennifer-banash.com/
Buy The Rise and Fall of Ava Arcana on Amazon here!
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A Lesson on Sexual Health Empowerment from Your Older Sisters
This week we talk about consent, how society defines sex, how we can use more inclusive language around sex, being empowered in your sexual health, advocating for yourself, and setting boundaries.
We speak very generally, but the examples we give are common situations. We just want everyone to engage in safe sex and only do what you’re comfortable with! Respect yourself enough to reflect on what sex means to you and set boundaries accordingly
Time Stamps:
1:32 Join the Discussion submission
3:19 our obsessions of the week
5:36 Songbirds and Snakes recap
11:29 feminist highlight
12:50 main topic
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Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/27/world/asia/junko-tabei-dead.html
Addressing Antifeminist Misconceptions
This week we debate some antifeminist beliefs. We also recap Halie’s birthday, talk about our newest obsessions, and read a submission from our Join the Discussion form. Our feminist highlight this week is Nzambi Mattee, a Kenyan engineer and environmentalist.
Timestamp for main topic: 7:45
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Sources:
Quora thread: https://www.quora.com/What-are-most-anti-feminist-arguments
Ex-Mormon Girlies Hate on Purity Culture
This week we are talking about purity culture. We talk about how damaging purity culture is, specifically in the Mormon church, for survivors of sexual abuse, how there is no space for those in the LGBTQ+ community, and the different standards the Mormon church, and many organized religions, have for men and women. We share our personal experiences with purity culture and working through sexual repression and talk about how helpful therapy can be when working through sexual repression. We also talk about the books we’re currently reading and how our growing to be read lists are stressing us out. This week’s feminist highlight is a company called Mawadda, a female-founded company that has launched their product, the “Hygienic Hijab”.
Time stamp for the main topic: 11:22
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Sources:
https://religionnews.com/2016/09/27/dismantling-mormon-purity-culture/
Relationship Attachment Styles
This week we talk about the four different relationship attachment styles, give examples, and talk about our own. We also do a mental health check-in, address the current conflict between Palestine and Israel, and talk about disconnecting from social media. Our feminist highlight for this episode is Bianca Bustamante, 18 year old F1 Academy racer who is the first female driver to join the McLaren Driver Development Programme.
Attachment style quiz! https://www.attachmentproject.com/
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Sources:
https://www.attachmentproject.com/blog/four-attachment-styles/
The Importance of Women in Leadership with Sabine Gideon of She Leads Network
This week we sat down with Sabine Gideon, Founder of Gedeon Enterprises, LLC. She is an entrepreneur, leadership consultant, speaker, and executive coach. She is the founder of She Leads Network and the host of the podcast She Leads Now. She is passionate about helping leaders and individuals tap into their unique brilliance and align with their highest values and potential. Her book, LeadHership Reloaded, just released where she talks about gender diversity in leadership, specifically the gender imbalance we see in organizations and their leadership.
We were not on the tech gods good side for this episode because we had so many tech issues so we apologize!
Connect with Sabine on LinkedIn
Read Sabine’s book, LeadHership Reloaded
Sabine’s website
Connect with Sabine on Instagram
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Spooky Story Time
This week we share some spooky stories to celebrate Spooky Season! We also talk about our obsessions, Halie getting stuck in the elevator, and our Harry Potter houses.
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Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/06/world/who-is-narges-mohammadi-nobel-peace.html
Girl talk!
This week we update you on our trips to San Francisco and Washington DC. We also recap Love is Blind season 5, talk about Kenz being in her horror movie era, Halie posting about her chronic illness journey, and a speeding ticket.
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Be Intentional with Isabelle Miller
This week we are joined by Isabelle Miller, a model, content creator, and influencer based in Los Angeles. We talk about the industry, self-love and self acceptance, being intentional in all aspects of life, screen time, and following your passions!
Isabelle’s Instagram @isabellemillerx
Isabelle’s TikTok @itsisabellemiller
Isabelle’s YouTube Isabelle Miller
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Pregnancy scares???
This week we are sharing some funny, crazy, and gross pregnancy stories! We also share our obsessions for this week and what inspired this episode.
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Sources:
https://www.business-sweden.com/insights/articles/queen-of-the-waves-inna-braverman/
Yin on Fire Recap: our workshops, what to expect if you go, things we learned, and more!
This week we are recapping Yin on Fire, the festival we attended and presented at last week! It was amazing and we are so excited to share all of the details with you. We talk about how much fun we had, a Love’s gas station shower, the workshops we presented, and the workshops we attended. We also talk about Olivia Rodrigo's new album, feeling more creative, and Halie talks about a new gift she's been learning more. We met so many amazing new people and can’t wait to go back next year! Follow us on Instagram to see pictures!
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Suicide Prevention Month. Mid-September through mid-October is Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Summer of Girl Power
This week we share some iconic girl power moments of summer, including Beyonce’s Renaissance Tour and Sha’Carri Richardson’s new world record! We also talk about some of the books we’ve read lately.
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Misconceptions about Gender-Affirming Care
This week we are talking about gender-affirming care and why it's so important. We share some common misconceptions about gender-affirming care, trans, and non-binary people. We also talk about Halie's cat, Jiji, and share our obsessions of the week.
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Sources:
https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-gender-affirming-care
https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/09/health/top-surgery-no-regrets-transgender-nonbinary-study/index.html
https://www.fatherly.com/health/myths-gender-affirming-care-trans-kids-debunked
https://www.deutschland.de/en/topic/politics/equal-rights-womens-movement-in-germany-from-1918-to-2018
Women's Impact on Childhood Cancer Research
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and this week we are talking about our personal connection to pediatric cancer, sharing some eye-opening facts, and highlighting some women who are making great strides in pediatric cancer research. We also talk about Kendrick Night and Kenz’s new podcast! Please leave a rating and review for the show!
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Sources:
https://www.alexslemonade.org/blog/2020/04/five-women-making-childhood-cancer-history
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/jane-hinton-1919-2003/
Women Gain 7 More Hours of Labor When They Marry Men
This week we are talking about the increase in labor women accumulate when they marry men. We talk about traditional gender roles, societal expectations for women as wives, and the low expectations we have collectively for men. We also chat about Halie going back to school!
This is the TikTok we referenced in this episode by @thatdarnchat: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatdarnchat/video/7257175692679400746?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7114153412476159531
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https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/dolores-huerta
Feminism on the Spectrum: Sharing Patricia's Story
This week we share Patricia’s story. Patricia reached out to us and shared her story about living with Aspergers. She talked about challenges that come with being a woman on the spectrum. We read the most beautiful poem Patricia wrote and SOBBED the whole time. We also talk about dating as a neurodivergent woman and the importance of creating a safe place for people to exist in the world. This episode really touched us and it will touch you too.
*Patricia gave us permission to share her story.
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Sources:
https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/dating-when-autistic-single-woman
https://opendoorstherapy.com/dating-on-the-autism-spectrum-tips-for-neurodiverse-women/
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The first over-the-counter oral contraception has been approved!
This week we discuss the FDA’s approval of the first over-the-counter oral contraceptive! It’s exciting news that will expand access to women’s reproductive care. We also talk about how excited we are for Yin on Fire, a recent trip to Chicago, and fall coming soon.
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Sources:
https://navdanyainternational.org/our-staff/vandana-shiva/
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/13/health/otc-birth-control-pill.html
https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/21/health/opill-birth-control-wellness/index.html
https://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/medicines-interfere-birth-control-pills
Experiencing Pleasure in Every Aspect by Stepping into your Feminine Energy with Jo Miller, CEO of Goddess Femme
This week we are joined by Jo Miller, founder and CEO of Goddess Femme. We talk about recovering from sexual repression, experiencing pleasure in all areas of your life, stepping into your feminine energy, and discovering your purpose. You’ll feel inspired after listening to this one so you don’t want to miss it!
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God is a Woman
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jfpenn.com/ancient-goddesses/
cprwrap.com
cprwrap.com/pages/our-story
Yin on Fire Festival: A Collective Healing Experience
Join us for Yin on Fire, a collective healing experience, September 14-17 in Cedar City, Utah! This week we sat down with Angel Lyn, founder and CEO of Yin on Fire. We discuss her personal healing journey and Yin on Fire came to be. Get tickets here: https://nouri.ai/events/1678cfe5-a874-4b6b-8a02-5d8040299b55?affiliate=HalieLewi
Real Talk About Feminism will be there and we will be hosting a workshop! We hope to see you there! Get tickets here: https://www.yinonfire.com/Tickets
Learn more about Yin on Fire:
https://www.yinonfire.com/home
https://www.instagram.com/yinonfirefestival/?igshid=MjAxZDBhZDhlNA%3D%3D
Check out Angel’s book Soul-U-lar Evolution: a Mormon Woman’s Transcendent Journey to Love, which will be available in September!
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Missing People: In Our True Crime Era this Week
This week we give some life updates, recap our Hawaii trip, and share statistics about missing people.
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Sources:
https://www.guudwoman.com/en/pages/who-we-are
https://bigislandnow.com/2019/03/23/hawaii-island-police-downplay-missing-persons-issue/
https://www.maritimeinjuryguide.org/blog/when-people-go-missing-on-cruise-ships/
https://www.greenmatters.com/news/how-many-people-go-missing-in-national-parks
https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/missing-persons-by-state
https://www.statista.com/statistics/240387/number-of-missing-persons-files-in-the-us-by-age/
Iconic Feminist Moments
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bust.com/25-feminist-pop-culture-moments/
www.billboard.com/music/music-news/rihanna-style-feminist-7662730/
umusic.co.nz/umusic/pop/our-favourite-feminist-moments-in-pop/
msmagazine.com/2021/12/20/2021-feminist-pop-culture-music-movies/
www.nytimes.com/2022/02/10/nyregion/fordham-tania-tetlow.html
news.fordham.edu/in-the-news/in-a-first-fordham-will-be-led-by-a-woman-not-a-catholic-priest/
Break Up Tips and Entering Your Self-Love Era
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PRIDE 2023
This week is a special Pride episode where we interview people at Denver Pride!
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https://www.vanityfair.com/london/2020/07/interview-michelle-kennedy
The 4 I's of Oppression
This week we are breaking down the 4 “I’s” of oppression and discussing why it’s important to educate ourselves and get outside of our own perspectives.
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https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/diane-von-furstenberg
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Diane-von-Furstenberg
https://www.forbes.com/profile/diane-von-furstenberg/?sh=1c8de5e2e5a4
Deconstructing Toxic Messaging Towards Women in Fitness with Heather and Katie from Barpath Fitness
Today we are joined by Heather and Katie, owners of Barpath Fitness which is a LGBTQ+ and women-owned fitness coaching business that focuses on strength, confidence, and health. They also co-host the podcast Stronger Than Your Boyfriend where they discuss health and fitness topics. Both Heather and Katie are dedicated athletes who have health and fitness degrees and certifications and industry experience. In this episode we talk about toxic messaging aimed at women in the fitness industry, tips for women wanting to start their personal fitness journey, and how they began their careers in a male-dominated industry.
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Barpath Fitness Blog https://www.barpathfitness.com/blogposts
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Dirty Little Secrets
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www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ag3pgq/whats_your_weird_confession/
nextluxury.com/funny/funny-confessions/
www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/71j10u/serious_what_is_the_most_shocking_thing_someone/
www.insider.com/affair-stories-confessions-reddit-2018-4#1-she-was-accidentally-the-other-woman-1
The Internalized Sexism of AI
Cue SZA’s “Ghost in the Machine” this week because we are talking all about AI (artificial intelligence). We talk about how most of the AI we interact with on a daily basis were assigned the female gender and how we often treat them poorly. Please leave a rating and review for the show and share this episode with a friend!
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Sources:
https://www.vice.com/en/article/g5badx/zarah-sultana-labour-mp-coventry-interview
https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/feminist-icons
https://perceptivx.com/why-is-most-ai-female/
https://theconversation.com/theres-a-reason-siri-alexa-and-ai-are-imagined-as-female-sexism-96430
https://www.livescience.com/49882-why-robots-female.html
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/08/why-we-must-act-now-to-close-the-gender-gap-in-ai/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/falonfatemi/2020/02/17/bridging-the-gender-gap-in-ai/?sh=4786434d5ee8
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kevin-roose-ai-chatbot_n_63eeb367e4b0063ccb2bcc45
Faith and Feminism
This week we are talking about how feminism fits into religion and faith in general. Be sure to sign up for The Ultimate Group of It Girl Summer!
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Sources:
https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/women-making-a-difference
Empowering Women's Health with Dr. Andrea Nied
This week we have Andrea Nied, PT, DPT on and we talk about the need for more women-centered healthcare, how physical therapy (PT) can help reduce pain, and more!
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The Ultimate Guide to "It Girl" Summer
This week we are talking about and giving suggestions for how to have the ultimate “it girl” summer. We are being our best, most confident, and hottest selves this summer!
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Gen Z and the Future of Feminism and Human Rights with Aparna Pathasarathy
This week we are joined by Aparna Pathasarathy. She is a a motivated high school student focused on human rights, women empowerment, political science and government. She is involved with many organizations and is passionate about representing Gen Z and using Gen Z’s values to change the future for the better. We talk about her experiences with connecting with women, issues that are needing advocacy, influencers speaking out on important issues, and more!
Aparna’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Invisible-Untold-Stories-Overcome-%20ebook/dp/B0BCHB62KG
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Still No Male Birth Control
In this episode we give the latest update on male birth control.
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https://www.imperial.ac.uk/mechanical-engineering/people/meet-our-alumni/dr-maggie-aderin-pocock/
https://www.dyslexia.yale.edu/story/maggie-aderin-pocock-ph-d/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/64861799
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/64861799
https://irp.nih.gov/blog/post/2022/02/a-new-approach-to-male-birth-control
https://www.livescience.com/why-is-there-still-no-male-birth-control-pill
These sexist laws STILL exist?
This week we talk about some outdated and sexist laws that are still written into law! You won’t believe some of these.
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https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2017/3/news-malawi-chief-receives-vital-voices-award
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/sexist-laws-in-the-us-in-2017/
https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/content/news/Laws-Fact-or-Fiction-388112512.html
https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/CarmelbytheSea/html/Carmel08/Carmel0844.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/are-sleeveless-dresses-appropriate-attire-congress-doesnt-think-so/
https://www.amnesty.org.au/7-sexist-laws/
https://www.motorbiscuit.com/2-southern-states-old-law-forbade-women-driving-man-1-odd-thing
Financial Abundance with the Witch of Wall Street
This week we sat down with women’s wealth coach, Laura Tynan, and we talked about building wealth and financial independence. We had such a great conversation and Laura gives so many helpful tips for anyone wanting to be more confident with their finances and not feel guilty or shameful like we sometimes feel about money.
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This is for Girls Only
This week we’re talking about things that are for girls only. Iykyk! **this is supposed to be funny and not serious!!
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Current Events in Feminism
This week we are talking about current feminist events in Iran, South Korea, and Chile. We love doing these episodes and getting outside of our own perspectives!
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https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/mar/16/chile-government-gabriel-boric-feminism
https://www.thecut.com/2023/03/4b-movement-feminism-south-korea.html