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Dec 2018
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#60 Birth, Feminism & Power (with Kathar...

Russell Brand
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Can birth be a form of feminine empowerment? Why did footballer Harry Kane receive so much backlash for praising his wife? Today we go back to the beginning and delve into all things related birth - from combatting fear, the power of language and the role men can play. A very positive and insightful episode.

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