Happy Hour #131: Coming of Age

As we enter Disability Pride month, we check in with some stats about the intersection of women and disability in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Emily Ladau's award-winning book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally breaks down terminology, history and allyship around disability in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Anney and Samantha once again dig into the virtual mail bag to share stories, thoughts, recommendations and advice from our listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p><strong>podmothers sephy &amp; wing enter the chat:</strong> spiralling on ageing as a woman in a world obsessed with little girls, problematic dynamics in age gap relationships, and TikTok skincare children. ✷</p><br><p>see more ✷ <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@sephyandwing ... Show More

<p><strong>podmothers sephy &amp; wing enter the chat:</strong> spiralling on feeling lost and left behind, growing up, aging, identity, sex, dating, growth, change, and the future. ✷</p><br><p>shop ✷ <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/61b9f3e533f31d0014e4335e/shows/5f90503 ... Show More

As we grow older, we have to deal with not only sexism at work but ageism too. Still, age has its advantages. We talk with an expert on aging, and then we share personal experiences and answer questions from listeners. Guests: Nancy Morrow-Howell and Maureen Hoch. Our theme music ... Show More

For some of us 30 is a new era of self-discovery and for others comes the sad realization that you’ll never be your younger self again. On this episode, we chat about the impacting opinions of others, negative self-talk, the many phases and fluctuations our bodies go through, and ... Show More

When did you know that you had arrived at adulthood? In this episode, OOD discusses what it means to be a modern adult. From growing breasts to getting tattoos to buying health insurance, becoming a “grown-up” isn’t exactly the fantasy they pictured as kids. But it’s not all bill ... Show More

Wrinkles. Sagging boobs. Chin hairs. Let’s be honest, aging isn’t fun. But as Jaime points out, there are also some pretty awesome things about getting older: you know you don’t have to tolerate other people’s crap, you’re more self-aware, and you know enough about your own body ... Show More

Women and femme presenting people spend billions of dollars annually to try and appear younger and slow down the inevitable: aging. Today I reference some of my favorite writing on women and getting older and talk about why so may of us fear losing our youth and discuss the how ( ... Show More

We have a lot to unpack! Ashley turned 40 and is in a relationship, and Rayna reads fiction now and can't stop being naked. We recap the best trip of our lives from the laughs to the luxury to the perineum sunning, and also discuss aging and being confident in your looks/body. Th ... Show More