Be angry, ambitious, profane, violent, attention-seeking, lustful, and powerful. These are the “seven necessary sins” that Egyptian writer and activist Mona Eltahawy says women and girls are not supposed to commit – but absolutely should. Eltahawy advocates a muscular, out-loud approach to teaching women and girls to harness their power.
Eltahawy came to I ... Show More
Oct 28
Marina Hyde and Jesse Armstrong, Live in Brighton
Described by Phoebe Waller-Bridge as “the most lethal, vital, screamingly funny truth-teller of our time”, Marina Hyde has become one of Britain’s most popular columnists and podcasters. A Sunday Times bestselling author and co-host of the smash hit podcast The Rest is Entertainm ... Show More
1h 28m
May 2023
Ep. 252 - When Will You Be Good Enough? - The Price Women Pay To Be Good - Elise Loehnen
<p>If you don’t already know Elise Loehnen, here’s all you need to know – every time Elise speaks, we understand ourselves better. The powerhouse thinker, author, and podcaster is back on the Expanded Pod with some things to say that you’ve probably been waiting a long time to he ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 2023
Elise Loehnen: The 7 Deadly Sins and the Crown of Sadness
Should you stop being “good”? According to the 7 deadly sins, a “good person” needs no rest, has no appetite, has no desires, puts themselves last, and is never upset. NYT best-selling author Elise Loehnen says we spend most of our energy denying the needs and instincts that make ... Show More
1h 10m