We speak to Helen Lewis, author of Difficult Women, about feminist hero’s, the importance of embracing our imperfections and flaws, why we airbrush certain parts of stories, why we tear each other down and why women can’t always support women. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Jul 23
Better Digestion, Diet Trends & Inflammation
Can a trending diet really improve your hormones? Do you need to eat fruit before a meal to reduce inflammation? And are gut tests for children worth the money? This week, we unpack the science behind one of social media's biggest diet trends, answer your questions on kiwis, Braz ... Show More
48m 17s
Apr 2021
Difficult Women, with Helen Lewis and Rosamund Urwin
Helen Lewis argues that feminism's success is down to complicated, contradictory, imperfect women, who fought each other as well as fighting for equal rights. Too many of these pioneers have been whitewashed or forgotten in our modern search for feel-good, inspirational heroines. ... Show More
38m 53s
Oct 2024
The Spectrum of Narcissism, Feminism, and Activism
On this week's episode, we sit down to discuss the aftermath of the Instagram suspension and the complexities of female friendships. We explore why they can sometimes be challenging, touching on societal pressures, the victimhood narrative, and the importance of accountability. T ... Show More
19m 55s
Jul 2022
E4. Understanding Our Emotions and Learning How to Express Them
Eman invites Emotional Wellness Coach, Amira El Beialy, to talk about this thing called EMOTIONS and one specific emotion in women: SHAME. Eman and Amira break down why women feel shame and how to move from this emotion to an empowered expression of needs. Hosted by Simplecast, a ... Show More
33m 57s
Mar 2023
Difficult Feminism: History’s Complicated Changemakers
International Women’s Week on Intelligence Squared. Change is never easy, it requires putting up a fight, going against the status quo, and if you’re a woman - this may require you to be difficult. In 2020 Helen Lewis, staff writer for The Atlantic, joined us on stage to discuss ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 2023
Unleash your femininity with Amy Stanton
Amy Stanton of Stanton & Company and coauthor of The Feminine Revolution joins to talk not marketing, not PR - but masculine and feminine energies. Amy is a pioneer in a new era of women’s rights that is not competitive, but rather a complementary approach. Traditionally, female ... Show More
58m 21s
Nov 2023
Why Women Don’t Bounce Back
Join @DrZoewilliams and I as we unearth truths about motherhood, health, and question the notion of ‘bouncing back.’ We explore essential facets of women’s health, shedding light on often-overlooked issues such as endometriosis, and navigate the ever-changing landscape of women’s ... Show More
1h 4m
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