60 acast.com Women Are Mad https://www.instagram.com/womenaremad en 2024 Women Are Mad feminism ,mental health,women,self-help Women Are Mad Here at WAM, our mission is Making Feelings Fashionable.


For all time, women have been called hysterical, crazy and 'over' emotional. We teach you that your emotions are in fact your superpower. Starting from the launchpad of anger, the most taboo of feelings for women. Each week, psychotherapist Jennifer Cox and writer Salima Saxton invite a brilliant woman to talk about what makes them mad, and come to understand that our feelings are our compass and rocket fuel. With the Women Are Mad podcast, women finally have a space to laugh about, celebrate and learn from their previously unpopular feelings.


Follow us on @womenaremad on Instagram and tell us what makes you mad.


Jen's book, Women Are Angry: Why Your Rage Is Hiding And How To Let It Out is AVAILABLE NOW! Published by Bonnier and available from all booksellers. On pre-order in the US.


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]]> Here at WAM, our mission is Making Feelings Fashionable.


For all time, women have been called hysterical, crazy and 'over' emotional. We teach you that your emotions are in fact your superpower. Starting from the launchpad of anger, the most taboo of feelings for women. Each week, psychotherapist Jennifer Cox and writer Salima Saxton invite a brilliant woman to talk about what makes them mad, and come to understand that our feelings are our compass and rocket fuel. With the Women Are Mad podcast, women finally have a space to laugh about, celebrate and learn from their previously unpopular feelings.


Follow us on @womenaremad on Instagram and tell us what makes you mad.


Jen's book, Women Are Angry: Why Your Rage Is Hiding And How To Let It Out is AVAILABLE NOW! Published by Bonnier and available from all booksellers. On pre-order in the US.


patreon.com/WomenAreMad

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]]> false WAM Podcast Producer salimasaxton@me.com 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 women-are-mad https://feeds.megaphone.fm/AUDD9069689186 episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641/show-cover.png https://www.instagram.com/womenaremad Women Are Mad https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 WAM: Writers on the Couch with Tamu Thomas WAM: Writers on the Couch with Tamu Thomas Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT 52:00 69c8e4cbf4bf09c5996aa51d true https://womenaremad.org 69c8e4cbf4bf09c5996aa51d 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 wam-writers-on-the-couch-with-tamu-thomas WAM: Writers On The Couch with Tamu Thomas full 1 7 The billion dollar industry that is self-help may ultimately save us all, and here's a woman who knows.


When Tamu Thomas wrote Women Who Work Too Much, she thought she was simply conveying common sense. Today, Jen and Tamu discuss accidentally writing books which spark pushback, and how it feels to get caught up in systems which are hostile to change.


Tamu is a former social worker and leading women's coach, who believes 'Work should develop us not deplete us. When it's grounded in meaning and purpose it can become a source of connection and flourishing that fuels our wellbeing.'


Here at WAM, this resonates. And, from what we hear, suspect it might for you, too...

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]]> The billion dollar industry that is self-help may ultimately save us all, and here's a woman who knows.


When Tamu Thomas wrote Women Who Work Too Much, she thought she was simply conveying common sense. Today, Jen and Tamu discuss accidentally writing books which spark pushback, and how it feels to get caught up in systems which are hostile to change.


Tamu is a former social worker and leading women's coach, who believes 'Work should develop us not deplete us. When it's grounded in meaning and purpose it can become a source of connection and flourishing that fuels our wellbeing.'


Here at WAM, this resonates. And, from what we hear, suspect it might for you, too...

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]]> WAM: Writers On The Couch with Lucy Vine WAM: Writers On The Couch with Lucy Vine Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT 59:24 69b543684266c9b1c7caac76 true https://womenaremad.org 69b543684266c9b1c7caac76 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 wam-writers-on-the-couch-with-lucy-vine WAM: Writers On The Couch with Lucy Vine full 1 6 Lucy Vine is WAM's romcom queen. And she's written 8 of them so far, so there's fortunately a plenitude for you to get stuck into, too.


She's also just embarked on her first ComCrim, the hilariously brilliant, fabulously feminist Lottery Winners Widows Club under her pseudonym Elly Vine, and we are all over this. Jen is espesh excited for the upcoming Good For You, detailing a therapist's public anger meltdown. That Vine joy just keeps coming.


Lucy is one of the smartest, wittiest women you'll have the privilege to expose your earholes to, and we were honoured to have her grace WAM's threshold. In this ep of Writers On The Couch, she and Jen roam all over, musing on why romcom is denied the literary recognition it deserves, the death of humour, cutting your hair short in the style of your fave teacher... and their shared obsession with tiny dogs. Buckle up!

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]]> Lucy Vine is WAM's romcom queen. And she's written 8 of them so far, so there's fortunately a plenitude for you to get stuck into, too.


She's also just embarked on her first ComCrim, the hilariously brilliant, fabulously feminist Lottery Winners Widows Club under her pseudonym Elly Vine, and we are all over this. Jen is espesh excited for the upcoming Good For You, detailing a therapist's public anger meltdown. That Vine joy just keeps coming.


Lucy is one of the smartest, wittiest women you'll have the privilege to expose your earholes to, and we were honoured to have her grace WAM's threshold. In this ep of Writers On The Couch, she and Jen roam all over, musing on why romcom is denied the literary recognition it deserves, the death of humour, cutting your hair short in the style of your fave teacher... and their shared obsession with tiny dogs. Buckle up!

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]]> WAM: Writers On The Couch with Poorna Bell WAM: Writers On The Couch with Poorna Bell Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT 54:56 69a332b1e1cf48c7c1f85a48 true https://womenaremad.org 69a332b1e1cf48c7c1f85a48 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 wam-writers-on-the-couch-with-poorna-bell WAM: Writers On The Couch with Poorna Bell full 1 5 Poorna Bell is our Woman To Watch. And listen to.


Today, the former editor of HuffPost and author of six non-fiction and fiction titles shares her truths with Jen. Together, they trace Poorna's story from the time of her first book, 'Chase The Rainbow,' which followed the trauma of her husband Rob's suicide. To where Poorna finds herself now, on the launch of her exceptional new must-read manifesto, 'She Wanted More.' An incredible code for life which Jen describes as 'an act of resistance and revolution.'


Poorna never fails to rally and inspire us, here at WAM. She also has a gorgeous voice you'll want to listen to all day long...


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]]> Poorna Bell is our Woman To Watch. And listen to.


Today, the former editor of HuffPost and author of six non-fiction and fiction titles shares her truths with Jen. Together, they trace Poorna's story from the time of her first book, 'Chase The Rainbow,' which followed the trauma of her husband Rob's suicide. To where Poorna finds herself now, on the launch of her exceptional new must-read manifesto, 'She Wanted More.' An incredible code for life which Jen describes as 'an act of resistance and revolution.'


Poorna never fails to rally and inspire us, here at WAM. She also has a gorgeous voice you'll want to listen to all day long...


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]]> WAM: Writers On The Couch with Ruth Ware WAM: Writers On The Couch with Ruth Ware Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT 41:26 698e44f24d911476d8de10ee true https://womenaremad.org 698e44f24d911476d8de10ee 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 wam-writers-on-the-couch-with-ruth-ware WAM: Writers On The Couch with Ruth Ware full 1 4 Ever worried you might accidentally have killed someone in your sleep? You've come to the right place!


Join Jen as she talks paranoia, murder and spooky moods with the Sunday Times and New York Times crime fiction bestseller Ruth Ware, whose 'Woman In Cabin 10' you may simultaneously be enjoying right now on Netflix. Perhaps even as you're leafing through her brand new sequel, 'The Woman In Suite 11'.


But if - like all the best psychopaths - you've chosen to just do one thing, why not make it WAM...


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]]> Ever worried you might accidentally have killed someone in your sleep? You've come to the right place!


Join Jen as she talks paranoia, murder and spooky moods with the Sunday Times and New York Times crime fiction bestseller Ruth Ware, whose 'Woman In Cabin 10' you may simultaneously be enjoying right now on Netflix. Perhaps even as you're leafing through her brand new sequel, 'The Woman In Suite 11'.


But if - like all the best psychopaths - you've chosen to just do one thing, why not make it WAM...


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]]> WAM: Writers On The Couch with Eva Verde WAM: Writers On The Couch with Eva Verde Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT 50:48 697771368ebd49e511470854 true https://womenaremad.org 697771368ebd49e511470854 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 wam-writers-on-the-couch-with-eva-verde WAM: Writers On The Couch with Eva Verde full 1 3

Our guest on the couch this week is the novelist Eva Verde. Identity, class and female rage are recurring themes throughout Eva's work, meaning she's right up WAM's street. Today, we talk about these very subjects. And so much more besides... Including her aptitude for penning a steamy sex scene. One of the attributes making Eva the perfect scribe for the foreword of Jackie Collins' (no less!) Goddess of Vengeance.


Eva's third novel, Them Girls, is out this summer. And it's an absolute corker.


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]]>

Our guest on the couch this week is the novelist Eva Verde. Identity, class and female rage are recurring themes throughout Eva's work, meaning she's right up WAM's street. Today, we talk about these very subjects. And so much more besides... Including her aptitude for penning a steamy sex scene. One of the attributes making Eva the perfect scribe for the foreword of Jackie Collins' (no less!) Goddess of Vengeance.


Eva's third novel, Them Girls, is out this summer. And it's an absolute corker.


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]]> WAM: Writers On The Couch with Monique Roffey WAM: Writers On The Couch with Monique Roffey Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT 49:31 6967bb95a3b74ba76bba509e true https://womenaremad.org 6967bb95a3b74ba76bba509e 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s1-e2-women-are-mad-writers-on-the-couch-with-monique-roffey Women Are Mad: Writers On The Couch with Monique Roffey full 1 2 In an age of arch narcissism, WAM invites you to wander about in the worlds of others. Writers On The Couch is the kind of slow radio so many of us crave: we've even steadied the flow to fortnightly ep release. Leave the rat race/conveyor belt/sausage factory and come dream...


Today, our guest is Monique Roffey. Herself a master weaver of worlds. Hell, she's won prizes for it! But what does her own world look like?


We talk shifting identities, magical realism and belonging (or not).


Step in...


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]]> In an age of arch narcissism, WAM invites you to wander about in the worlds of others. Writers On The Couch is the kind of slow radio so many of us crave: we've even steadied the flow to fortnightly ep release. Leave the rat race/conveyor belt/sausage factory and come dream...


Today, our guest is Monique Roffey. Herself a master weaver of worlds. Hell, she's won prizes for it! But what does her own world look like?


We talk shifting identities, magical realism and belonging (or not).


Step in...


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]]> WAM: Writers On The Couch with Emma Jane Unsworth WAM: Writers On The Couch with Emma Jane Unsworth Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT 57:08 6957ed4f6c77c8cb7a67d813 true https://womenaremad.org 6957ed4f6c77c8cb7a67d813 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 wam-writers-on-the-couch-with-emma-jane-unsworth full 1 1 We are uncontainably excited to bring you the first instalment of our fortnightly spin-off treat, 'WAM: Writers On The Couch.'


And what more glittery dream than to host Emma Jane Unsworth - author of Slags, Animals (including its screenplay adaptation) Adults and Hungry: The Stars And Everything. Alongside multiple short story collections, and show-running the Sky Atlantic series Dreamland.


Here at WAM, we're dedicated to bringing more of what we urgently feel the world needs. 'Writers On The Couch' is long-form, slow radio. Centring the importance of losing the self in creativity and penmanship. And foregrounding women's conversations about the things the world refuses to give weight to, but which quietly keep it turning.


Tune in today, to hear Jen interrogate Emma on everything from shame and guilt to 'desire paths' and burying tampons.


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]]> We are uncontainably excited to bring you the first instalment of our fortnightly spin-off treat, 'WAM: Writers On The Couch.'


And what more glittery dream than to host Emma Jane Unsworth - author of Slags, Animals (including its screenplay adaptation) Adults and Hungry: The Stars And Everything. Alongside multiple short story collections, and show-running the Sky Atlantic series Dreamland.


Here at WAM, we're dedicated to bringing more of what we urgently feel the world needs. 'Writers On The Couch' is long-form, slow radio. Centring the importance of losing the self in creativity and penmanship. And foregrounding women's conversations about the things the world refuses to give weight to, but which quietly keep it turning.


Tune in today, to hear Jen interrogate Emma on everything from shame and guilt to 'desire paths' and burying tampons.


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]]> S8 E10 Campaigning legend Mother Pukka AKA Anna Whitehouse S8 E10 Campaigning legend Mother Pukka AKA Anna Whitehouse Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT 36:29 6918905be4a19aaf071f91b3 true https://womenaremad.org 6918905be4a19aaf071f91b3 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s8-e10-campaigning-legend-mother-pukka-aka-anna-whitehouse Campaigning legend Mother Pukka AKA Anna Whitehouse full 8 10 To wrap up our eighth season, we're joined by the campaigning legend who is Mother Pukka AKA journalist Anna Whitehouse.


Anna's story is one familiar to many. She too was trapped in the impossible reality of juggling motherhood and professional life, and one day decided enough was enough. She founded the online platform Mother Pukka for people who 'happen to be parents,' and began her tireless work campaigning for flexible and equitable working rights. In this episode, she reminds us that, even if we don't have the energy to get ourselves photographed at Downing Street, we can all do something.


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]]> To wrap up our eighth season, we're joined by the campaigning legend who is Mother Pukka AKA journalist Anna Whitehouse.


Anna's story is one familiar to many. She too was trapped in the impossible reality of juggling motherhood and professional life, and one day decided enough was enough. She founded the online platform Mother Pukka for people who 'happen to be parents,' and began her tireless work campaigning for flexible and equitable working rights. In this episode, she reminds us that, even if we don't have the energy to get ourselves photographed at Downing Street, we can all do something.


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]]> S8 E9 Briony May Williams: unstoppable inspiration! S8 E9 Briony May Williams: unstoppable inspiration! Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT 46:36 690f5d987728b8766c1772d5 true https://womenaremad.org 690f5d987728b8766c1772d5 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s8-e9-the-insatiable-inspiration-of-briony-may-williams Briony May Williams: unstoppable inspiration! full 8 9 Our guest today is the infectiously inspiring TV presenter and celebrity baker Briony May Williams.


The first visibly disabled baker on The Great British Bake Off, Briony has gone on to become an established BBC star. She's also a dedicated champion of disability charities, from Reach to Children In Need. We talk today about the initial discomfort of seeing herself as an advocate and representative, and of how growing up in the 80s meant that her formative identity was unequivocally can-do.


Briony's first cookbook, The Retro Recipe Society, a veritable bible of comfort food, is out now!


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]]> Our guest today is the infectiously inspiring TV presenter and celebrity baker Briony May Williams.


The first visibly disabled baker on The Great British Bake Off, Briony has gone on to become an established BBC star. She's also a dedicated champion of disability charities, from Reach to Children In Need. We talk today about the initial discomfort of seeing herself as an advocate and representative, and of how growing up in the 80s meant that her formative identity was unequivocally can-do.


Briony's first cookbook, The Retro Recipe Society, a veritable bible of comfort food, is out now!


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]]> S1 E7 Girls Are Mad: Sophie Jo S1 E7 Girls Are Mad: Sophie Jo Thu, 06 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT 37:50 68db78c546a2532cdd2e3c05 false https://womenaremad.org 68db78c546a2532cdd2e3c05 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s1-e7-girls-are-mad-sophie-jo Girls Are Mad: Sophie Jo full 1 7 GAM's guest today is the ground-breaking author of young adult fiction, Sophie Jo. Whose most recent book, 'Red Flags' was published in February this year. Sophie Jo is passionate about helping teens understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, and explores these themes through the characters in her novels.


Join GAM's own Bea Harmston as she deftly dives into the depths of Sophie Jo's exceptional writing.

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]]> GAM's guest today is the ground-breaking author of young adult fiction, Sophie Jo. Whose most recent book, 'Red Flags' was published in February this year. Sophie Jo is passionate about helping teens understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, and explores these themes through the characters in her novels.


Join GAM's own Bea Harmston as she deftly dives into the depths of Sophie Jo's exceptional writing.

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]]> S8 E8 Shannon Watts demands action S8 E8 Shannon Watts demands action Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT 43:37 69065e46e4f1777b419a8a4f true https://womenaremad.org 69065e46e4f1777b419a8a4f 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s8-e8-shannon-watts-demands-action Shannon Watts demands action full 8 8 Our guest today is the OG firestarter: Shannon Watts, founder of the largest grassroots organisation in the US, Moms Demand Action. From her initial Facebook post the day after the Sandy Hooks massacre, to a membership of 11 million, Shannon has been campaigning for public safety measures to protect people from gun violence since 2012.


A true force of nature, Shannon's begun to channel her incredible energy to benefit other women's personal goals. Through her book, Fired Up, and her Firestarter University programme, we now officially have a place to challenge self-imposed limitations, and live out our potential.



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]]> Our guest today is the OG firestarter: Shannon Watts, founder of the largest grassroots organisation in the US, Moms Demand Action. From her initial Facebook post the day after the Sandy Hooks massacre, to a membership of 11 million, Shannon has been campaigning for public safety measures to protect people from gun violence since 2012.


A true force of nature, Shannon's begun to channel her incredible energy to benefit other women's personal goals. Through her book, Fired Up, and her Firestarter University programme, we now officially have a place to challenge self-imposed limitations, and live out our potential.



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]]> S8 E7 Stella Creasy on corrosive anger, trash TV and yogurt S8 E7 Stella Creasy on corrosive anger, trash TV and yogurt Tue, 21 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT 26:21 68f4f4fd888566c5b0600b21 true https://womenaremad.org 68f4f4fd888566c5b0600b21 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s8-e7-stella-creasy-on-corrosive-anger-trash-tv-and-yogurt Stella Creasy on corrosive anger, trash TV and yogurt full 8 7 Today, Jen accompanies the Labour MP Stella Creasy on a voyage through the thorny topics of women's body rights, expressing emotion at work, and the Tom Hardy small screen deficit.


Tune in for a vital exploration of the hottest issues of the day...



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]]> Today, Jen accompanies the Labour MP Stella Creasy on a voyage through the thorny topics of women's body rights, expressing emotion at work, and the Tom Hardy small screen deficit.


Tune in for a vital exploration of the hottest issues of the day...



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]]> S8 E6 Helen-Marie is an actual angel S8 E6 Helen-Marie is an actual angel Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:00:59 GMT 40:26 68eb9661a1ee1b85d3472c78 false https://womenaremad.org 68eb9661a1ee1b85d3472c78 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s8-e6-helen-marie-sandle-is-an-actual-angel Helen-Marie is an actual angel full 8 6 Helen-Marie is an angel. And she's a therapist. She's a therapeutic angel, who's book Choose You: Gentle Words To Help You Heal And Grow brings acres of calm and reassurance, helping you set boundaries and understand your emotions more clearly. She's been a firm friend and champion of the pod for a while now, so we were thrilled to finally coax her on to talk to us about what makes her mad.



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]]> Helen-Marie is an angel. And she's a therapist. She's a therapeutic angel, who's book Choose You: Gentle Words To Help You Heal And Grow brings acres of calm and reassurance, helping you set boundaries and understand your emotions more clearly. She's been a firm friend and champion of the pod for a while now, so we were thrilled to finally coax her on to talk to us about what makes her mad.



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]]> S8 E5 Julie Mae Cohen on resistance and revenge S8 E5 Julie Mae Cohen on resistance and revenge Tue, 07 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT 46:24 68dd96ce46a2532cddf48cee true https://womenaremad.org 68dd96ce46a2532cddf48cee 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s8-e5-julie-mae-cohen-on-resistance-and-revenge Julie Mae Cohen on resistance and revenge full 8 5 Julie Mae Cohen is the master of feminist revenge fantasy. Today, Jen is without Salima's steadying influence, and goes fairly rogue - 'inviting' Julie to take a turn around the more chaotic borders of WAM's garden. Where they 'enjoy' sights which include the spooky (and hilarious?!) realms of the afterlife, a light smattering of politics and the shadows of true crime. The best of times. And if you like this, you'll LOVE Julie's latest revenge thriller, Body Count, where a socialite muddles romance with homicide. Just up your street!



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]]> Julie Mae Cohen is the master of feminist revenge fantasy. Today, Jen is without Salima's steadying influence, and goes fairly rogue - 'inviting' Julie to take a turn around the more chaotic borders of WAM's garden. Where they 'enjoy' sights which include the spooky (and hilarious?!) realms of the afterlife, a light smattering of politics and the shadows of true crime. The best of times. And if you like this, you'll LOVE Julie's latest revenge thriller, Body Count, where a socialite muddles romance with homicide. Just up your street!



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]]> S1 E6 GAM with Jasmine Isa Qureshi S1 E6 GAM with Jasmine Isa Qureshi Thu, 02 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT 46:22 68db7be4597bc7d53f551475 false https://womenaremad.org 68db7be4597bc7d53f551475 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s1-e6-gam-with-jasmine-isa-qureshi GAM with Jasmine Isa Qureshi full 1 6 GAM is back, with our very own and very exceptional Bea Harmston steering that majestic ship on behalf of our younger listeners.


Today, she speaks to the phenomenal Jasmine Isa Qureshi - intersectional writer, activist and ecologist, whose combination of philosophical thought and care for nature is at the forefront of all of their work. What an incredible pair. Enjoy!



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]]> GAM is back, with our very own and very exceptional Bea Harmston steering that majestic ship on behalf of our younger listeners.


Today, she speaks to the phenomenal Jasmine Isa Qureshi - intersectional writer, activist and ecologist, whose combination of philosophical thought and care for nature is at the forefront of all of their work. What an incredible pair. Enjoy!



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]]> S8 E4 Adele Parks: the BFF we all want S8 E4 Adele Parks: the BFF we all want Tue, 30 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT 42:25 68d92c48136216b12f776a9a true https://womenaremad.org 68d92c48136216b12f776a9a 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s8-e4-adele-parks-the-woman-we-all-want-as-our-bff Adele Parks: the BFF we all want full 8 4 Adele Parks is the woman you'll want beside you for every major life event. And even every minor one.


She's WAM to the core, and we revel in her wisdom and worldview. Thank you Adele, for your wit and warmth. And for bringing us your sensational new book Our Beautiful Mess (you might have read it by now, as it was an INSTANT Sunday Times Bestseller, and we're a bit on the back foot after allowing ourselves a break - what? A BREAK?! Women having A BREAK?? But this book certainly buoyed up our summer...)


Get involved and GET COSY with Adele Parks this autumn!




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]]> Adele Parks is the woman you'll want beside you for every major life event. And even every minor one.


She's WAM to the core, and we revel in her wisdom and worldview. Thank you Adele, for your wit and warmth. And for bringing us your sensational new book Our Beautiful Mess (you might have read it by now, as it was an INSTANT Sunday Times Bestseller, and we're a bit on the back foot after allowing ourselves a break - what? A BREAK?! Women having A BREAK?? But this book certainly buoyed up our summer...)


Get involved and GET COSY with Adele Parks this autumn!




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]]> S8 E3 Otegha Uwagba on insides and outsides S8 E3 Otegha Uwagba on insides and outsides Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT 43:56 68cf1df0ef1d2c878d04a988 true https://womenaremad.org 68cf1df0ef1d2c878d04a988 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s8-e3-otegha-uwagba-on-insides-and-outsides Otegha Uwagba on insides and outsides full 8 3 The WAM Fam is reunited! There's quite a lot of excitement back at base about this, admittedly.


But we're maybe even more excited about our guest: the brilliant Otegha Uwagba — bestselling author, culture journalist, and Grazia columnist. Otegha is the author of Little Black Book: A Toolkit for Working Women - a career guide which became a cult classic - as well as the critically acclaimed We Need to Talk About Money and Whites: On Race and Other Falsehoods. She now writes Culture Debrief, a brilliant column for Grazia UK, where she dissects the stories shaping our culture today.


We loved this rich convo, exploring identity, cultural emblems and the psychology of self.



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]]> The WAM Fam is reunited! There's quite a lot of excitement back at base about this, admittedly.


But we're maybe even more excited about our guest: the brilliant Otegha Uwagba — bestselling author, culture journalist, and Grazia columnist. Otegha is the author of Little Black Book: A Toolkit for Working Women - a career guide which became a cult classic - as well as the critically acclaimed We Need to Talk About Money and Whites: On Race and Other Falsehoods. She now writes Culture Debrief, a brilliant column for Grazia UK, where she dissects the stories shaping our culture today.


We loved this rich convo, exploring identity, cultural emblems and the psychology of self.



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]]> S8 E2 Esther Coren on rejection and reassembly S8 E2 Esther Coren on rejection and reassembly Tue, 16 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT 1:05:56 68c321c544d0096b8734b6b4 true https://womenaremad.org 68c321c544d0096b8734b6b4 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s8-e2-esther-coren-on-rejection-and-reassembly Esther Coren on rejection and reassembly full In this episode, Esther Coren talks frankly about how she's handled rejection, ego-death and learning to accept advice. It's a rich, rewarding share and you won't be disappointed!


And, if you can't get enough of Esther after gorging on her writerly reveals, you can now indulge in her debut novel, 'Well, This Is Awkward'...


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]]> In this episode, Esther Coren talks frankly about how she's handled rejection, ego-death and learning to accept advice. It's a rich, rewarding share and you won't be disappointed!


And, if you can't get enough of Esther after gorging on her writerly reveals, you can now indulge in her debut novel, 'Well, This Is Awkward'...


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]]> S8 E1 Sophie Ellis-Bextor Takes WAM Home S8 E1 Sophie Ellis-Bextor Takes WAM Home Tue, 09 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT 47:28 68bde8611af371182a76df17 false https://womenaremad.org 68bde8611af371182a76df17 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s8-e1-chart-topping-fun-with-sophie-ellis-bextor Sophie Ellis-Bextor Takes WAM Home full 8 1 WAM Series 8 has landed!


And we couldn't think of anyone better to celebrate with, than disco queen Sophie Ellis-Bextor.


Come join the listen-party, as Sophie takes us on a journey through her emotional life landscape - pausing for reflection at key chapters, from her childhood and younger years navigating the music industry, all the way through to steering her own family along the path to independence.

Sophie is refreshingly honest about how she handles these unique pressures. Just the way you like it.


Ooh, and her FABULOUS new album, Perimenopop, is out on 12th September! Which will obv be on a loop at WAM HQ.


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]]> WAM Series 8 has landed!


And we couldn't think of anyone better to celebrate with, than disco queen Sophie Ellis-Bextor.


Come join the listen-party, as Sophie takes us on a journey through her emotional life landscape - pausing for reflection at key chapters, from her childhood and younger years navigating the music industry, all the way through to steering her own family along the path to independence.

Sophie is refreshingly honest about how she handles these unique pressures. Just the way you like it.


Ooh, and her FABULOUS new album, Perimenopop, is out on 12th September! Which will obv be on a loop at WAM HQ.


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]]> S7 E12 Kate Muir wishes you a Marvellous Midlife Crisis S7 E12 Kate Muir wishes you a Marvellous Midlife Crisis Tue, 08 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT 52:08 686aa52155be9a806939bed3 false https://womenaremad.org 686aa52155be9a806939bed3 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s7-e12-kate-muir-wishes-you-a-marvellous-mid-life-crisis Kate Muir wishes you a Marvellous Midlife Crisis full 7 12

WAM is winding up for summer... but not before we bring you one final book recomm!


Kate Muir is a powerhouse. Following her 7 year span as chief film critic of The Times, and authoring three novels, she turned her hand to campaign film making. If the Davina menopause documentaries changed your life, this woman is who you need to thank. She now brings you her third book on living better as women, How To Have A Magnificent Midlife Crisis. And WAM urges you to get involved.


Her convo with Jen invites you inside Kate's own midlife story, roams across Scottish myth, Jungian archetypes and why psychotherapy still isn't doing enough for women. Pure gold.




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WAM is winding up for summer... but not before we bring you one final book recomm!


Kate Muir is a powerhouse. Following her 7 year span as chief film critic of The Times, and authoring three novels, she turned her hand to campaign film making. If the Davina menopause documentaries changed your life, this woman is who you need to thank. She now brings you her third book on living better as women, How To Have A Magnificent Midlife Crisis. And WAM urges you to get involved.


Her convo with Jen invites you inside Kate's own midlife story, roams across Scottish myth, Jungian archetypes and why psychotherapy still isn't doing enough for women. Pure gold.




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]]> S7 E11 MASH-UP AHOY! Womenkind Collective x WAM S7 E11 MASH-UP AHOY! Womenkind Collective x WAM Sun, 29 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT 53:05 685fed729951fac41b2c1bd0 true https://womenaremad.org 685fed729951fac41b2c1bd0 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s7-e11-mash-up-ahoy-womenkind-collective-x-wam MASH-UP AHOY! Womenkind Collective x WAM full 7 11 BONUS EPISODE ALERT!


We had SUCH a great time with this awesome duo.


Jinty and Lou of Womenkind Collective have been podcasting since the pandemic. We've loved them longtime, and the convo we were so excited to have with them didn't disappoint! Together, we roam around such hot topics as the man-heavy travel show industry, falling over in public and fear of phone calls. And of course, the much-anticipated PARTY LINE analysis.


Hop aboard and buckle up, dear listeners - this is one wild voyage...



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]]> BONUS EPISODE ALERT!


We had SUCH a great time with this awesome duo.


Jinty and Lou of Womenkind Collective have been podcasting since the pandemic. We've loved them longtime, and the convo we were so excited to have with them didn't disappoint! Together, we roam around such hot topics as the man-heavy travel show industry, falling over in public and fear of phone calls. And of course, the much-anticipated PARTY LINE analysis.


Hop aboard and buckle up, dear listeners - this is one wild voyage...



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]]> S7 E10 Why The World Needs Jess Davies More Than Ever S7 E10 Why The World Needs Jess Davies More Than Ever Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT 45:42 6857c212c1af62f0270bffca true https://womenaremad.org 6857c212c1af62f0270bffca 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s7-e10-the-world-needs-jess-davies Why The World Needs Jess Davies More Than Ever full 7 10 Continuing WAM Book Season...


Our guest for today became known originally for her modelling career, after competing in the final of the Miss Wales Beauty Pageant. Once it emerged that nude pictures of her had been used to con money out of men all over the world, Davies used the talent she’d cultivated as a then broadcaster to trace the impact in her BBC documentary WHEN NUDES ARE STOLEN.


Furthering her campaigning for women’s rights and body positivity, her debut book ‘No One Wants To See Your D*ck’ explores the rise in online misogyny and how to tackle it. WAM hugely recommends.



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]]> Continuing WAM Book Season...


Our guest for today became known originally for her modelling career, after competing in the final of the Miss Wales Beauty Pageant. Once it emerged that nude pictures of her had been used to con money out of men all over the world, Davies used the talent she’d cultivated as a then broadcaster to trace the impact in her BBC documentary WHEN NUDES ARE STOLEN.


Furthering her campaigning for women’s rights and body positivity, her debut book ‘No One Wants To See Your D*ck’ explores the rise in online misogyny and how to tackle it. WAM hugely recommends.



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]]> <![CDATA[S7 E9 It's WAM BOOK MONTH! With the excellent Christine Murphy launching us into orbit...]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT 1:00:09 6850347c68b0c25e383b46c6 true https://womenaremad.org 6850347c68b0c25e383b46c6 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s7-e9-its-wam-book-month-with-the-excellent-christine-murphy full 7 9 WAM is a happy home to many great writer pals, which is why we wanted to honour the tradition properly ahead of the summer, and bring you a month-long special to prep you for a season of great reads!


We're kicking off with US author Christine Murphy and her debut novel, Notes On Surviving The Fire, described by The New Yorker as having:

'A thriller's bones, a satire's glare, and a comeuppance story's anarchic spirit' 


We absolutely love Christine, her book and this conversation, but do need to offer a warning that the episode contains graphic descriptions of rape.



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We're kicking off with US author Christine Murphy and her debut novel, Notes On Surviving The Fire, described by The New Yorker as having:

'A thriller's bones, a satire's glare, and a comeuppance story's anarchic spirit' 


We absolutely love Christine, her book and this conversation, but do need to offer a warning that the episode contains graphic descriptions of rape.



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]]> S7 E8 Stella Duffy on life, death and belonging S7 E8 Stella Duffy on life, death and belonging Tue, 10 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT 57:46 68457107212f7dfe619384af false https://womenaremad.org 68457107212f7dfe619384af 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s7-e8-stella-duffy-on-death-and-belonging Stella Duffy on life, death and belonging full 7 8 Stella Duffy OBE is a without doubt a household name - whether you know her through her countless theatre productions or novels, or through her activism. What she brings to this conversation is deeply personal however, sharing her experiences of illness, her struggle to have children, and how she's come to know herself through the existential psychotherapy she's now trained to provide.


We adored speaking with Stella on this vast and expansive range of topics. Whatever your state of mind or mood, this is just the convo to bring you something deep and important.


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]]> Stella Duffy OBE is a without doubt a household name - whether you know her through her countless theatre productions or novels, or through her activism. What she brings to this conversation is deeply personal however, sharing her experiences of illness, her struggle to have children, and how she's come to know herself through the existential psychotherapy she's now trained to provide.


We adored speaking with Stella on this vast and expansive range of topics. Whatever your state of mind or mood, this is just the convo to bring you something deep and important.


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]]> S7 E7 Bureau de WAM: Sister Issues S7 E7 Bureau de WAM: Sister Issues Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT 24:38 683ea1c1708e9fc9b48c05d2 false https://womenaremad.org 683ea1c1708e9fc9b48c05d2 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s7-e7-bureau-de-wam-sister-issues Bureau de WAM: Sister Issues full 7 7 Whether you have an actual sister or not (and whatever your relationship may be. Or not) we think you're gonna love this one.


Here at WAM, women's relationships are our obsession and specialty. And you're here, so we suspect you feel similarly. Pull up a pew as we delicately adjust our crinolines n bonnets (sharpening the pen knives under our petticoats). We're going in...



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]]> Whether you have an actual sister or not (and whatever your relationship may be. Or not) we think you're gonna love this one.


Here at WAM, women's relationships are our obsession and specialty. And you're here, so we suspect you feel similarly. Pull up a pew as we delicately adjust our crinolines n bonnets (sharpening the pen knives under our petticoats). We're going in...



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]]> S7 E6 Dr Charlotte Proudman takes WAM to court S7 E6 Dr Charlotte Proudman takes WAM to court Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT 41:07 683b3aac60acd9670d3f7cd0 false https://womenaremad.org 683b3aac60acd9670d3f7cd0 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Dr Charlotte Proudman takes WAM to court full 7 6 Dr Charlotte Proudman is a fearless defender of women and children's rights in the family court. She's also made a name outside the courts, having to defend herself in the face of attempts by some in her profession to shut her down personally.


In this episode, Charlotte speaks to the ways the legal system punishes women - including Charlotte herself. She eloquently and movingly describes the emotional impact of the vital work she does, and where her passionate need for justice comes from.


We're excited to let you know that Charlotte's book, 'He Said She Said: Truth, Trauma and the Struggle for Justice in the Family Court' is out NOW in hardback.



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]]> Dr Charlotte Proudman is a fearless defender of women and children's rights in the family court. She's also made a name outside the courts, having to defend herself in the face of attempts by some in her profession to shut her down personally.


In this episode, Charlotte speaks to the ways the legal system punishes women - including Charlotte herself. She eloquently and movingly describes the emotional impact of the vital work she does, and where her passionate need for justice comes from.


We're excited to let you know that Charlotte's book, 'He Said She Said: Truth, Trauma and the Struggle for Justice in the Family Court' is out NOW in hardback.



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]]> S7 E5 UK Half-Term SOS: Dr Caroline Boyd on maternal rage S7 E5 UK Half-Term SOS: Dr Caroline Boyd on maternal rage Tue, 27 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT 47:33 683314e1e57506ea9784c1f7 true https://womenaremad.org 683314e1e57506ea9784c1f7 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s7-e5-uk-half-term-sos-dr-caroline-boyd-on-maternal-rage UK Half-Term SOS: Dr Caroline Boyd on maternal rage full 7 5 Today, we bring you a half term special on maternal rage. Jen is solo parenting WAM today, and is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Caroline Boyd. Caroline specialises in supporting parents - from pregnancy to childbirth... and beyond.


Caroline is the author of Mindful New Mum, and her published research explores mothers' experiences of intrusive thoughts about their babies. Her work has been featured in You magazine, Grazia, and Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4, and she is an Ambassador for UK perinatal mental health charity, PANDAS. Caroline shares psychology ideas on Instagram and in the media to help parents feel less alone and more connected - to themselves and their children.


You can reach Caroline at drcarolineboyd.com or via Instagram @_drboyd

Caroline offers a self-paced anger course for mothers (USE THE CODE “PODCAST” TO CLAIM YOUR £100 DISCOUNT):

https://dr-caroline-boyd.mykajabi.com/maternal-rage-sign-up

Download Caroline’s FREE GUIDE on how to deal with partner rage:

https://dr-caroline-boyd.mykajabi.com/3rs-free-download

 

Caroline’s book, Mindful New Mum: A Mind-Body Approach to the Highs and Lows of Motherhood, is available to buy online Amazon, Waterstones or Bookshop

 

If this episode raises any concerns for you please talk to a trusted health professional such as your GP.

You can also reach out to the services below:

UK: PANDAS - 0808 1961 776

Samaritans – 116 123

US: Postpartum Support International - 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD)

For emergency help - call 999 or visit your local A&E department


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]]> Today, we bring you a half term special on maternal rage. Jen is solo parenting WAM today, and is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Caroline Boyd. Caroline specialises in supporting parents - from pregnancy to childbirth... and beyond.


Caroline is the author of Mindful New Mum, and her published research explores mothers' experiences of intrusive thoughts about their babies. Her work has been featured in You magazine, Grazia, and Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4, and she is an Ambassador for UK perinatal mental health charity, PANDAS. Caroline shares psychology ideas on Instagram and in the media to help parents feel less alone and more connected - to themselves and their children.


You can reach Caroline at drcarolineboyd.com or via Instagram @_drboyd

Caroline offers a self-paced anger course for mothers (USE THE CODE “PODCAST” TO CLAIM YOUR £100 DISCOUNT):

https://dr-caroline-boyd.mykajabi.com/maternal-rage-sign-up

Download Caroline’s FREE GUIDE on how to deal with partner rage:

https://dr-caroline-boyd.mykajabi.com/3rs-free-download

 

Caroline’s book, Mindful New Mum: A Mind-Body Approach to the Highs and Lows of Motherhood, is available to buy online Amazon, Waterstones or Bookshop

 

If this episode raises any concerns for you please talk to a trusted health professional such as your GP.

You can also reach out to the services below:

UK: PANDAS - 0808 1961 776

Samaritans – 116 123

US: Postpartum Support International - 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD)

For emergency help - call 999 or visit your local A&E department


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]]> S7 E4 Bureau de WAM: Stabbed in the back by a friend S7 E4 Bureau de WAM: Stabbed in the back by a friend Tue, 20 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT 23:11 682b302ee8a66fad6db62243 true https://womenaremad.org 682b302ee8a66fad6db62243 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s7-e4-bureau-de-wam-stabbed-in-the-back-by-a-friend Bureau de WAM: Stabbed in the back by a friend full 7 4 Ever been stabbed in the back by a friend?


This listener has, and she's written to The Bureau to tell us all about it.


Tune in to get our take on betrayal (was she EVER a real friend?) and closure (is it good or terrible?)


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]]> Ever been stabbed in the back by a friend?


This listener has, and she's written to The Bureau to tell us all about it.


Tune in to get our take on betrayal (was she EVER a real friend?) and closure (is it good or terrible?)


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]]> S7 E3 A deep-dive into grief with our incredible pal Stacey Heale S7 E3 A deep-dive into grief with our incredible pal Stacey Heale Tue, 13 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT 54:35 68209ef4986466935d6cb358 true https://womenaremad.org 68209ef4986466935d6cb358 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s7-e3-a-deep-dive-into-grief-with-our-incredible-pal-stacey- A deep-dive into grief with our incredible pal Stacey Heale full 7 3 Today, we talk about grief - in all of its stages and strange forms. With none other than the really fantastic Stacey Heale, whose husband Greg Gilbert died three years ago.


For a show about death, there's a lot of laughter. And some tears. But you've come to expect no less, of course.


Stacey talks us deftly through parenting, money worries, thoughts about dating, and the 'forest of support' which surrounded her following Greg's death. The reality of carrying on alone into these years and the questions and struggles which follow; from thoughts about the afterlife to managing your children's pain, is all explored here.


We're so privileged to have Stacey in our lives, and many more of her generous and unique observations are made in the beautiful 'Now Is Not The Time For Flowers,' which is out now in paperback.


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]]> Today, we talk about grief - in all of its stages and strange forms. With none other than the really fantastic Stacey Heale, whose husband Greg Gilbert died three years ago.


For a show about death, there's a lot of laughter. And some tears. But you've come to expect no less, of course.


Stacey talks us deftly through parenting, money worries, thoughts about dating, and the 'forest of support' which surrounded her following Greg's death. The reality of carrying on alone into these years and the questions and struggles which follow; from thoughts about the afterlife to managing your children's pain, is all explored here.


We're so privileged to have Stacey in our lives, and many more of her generous and unique observations are made in the beautiful 'Now Is Not The Time For Flowers,' which is out now in paperback.


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]]> <![CDATA[S7 E2 Bureau de WAM is back! And we're talking PARENTS!]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT 33:45 6818cdbf1d28d62313b2c006 false https://womenaremad.org 6818cdbf1d28d62313b2c006 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 full 7 2 Do you think, alongside the ever-controversial Jen, that it's possible to healthily hate your parents? Or even strongly dislike them?


Or are you with Salima, who struggles to liberate herself using such sturdy, Freudian-driven language?


Let's help make up your mind!


Join us as we kick off the first (admittedly fairly shambolic) Bureau de WAM of this series... Where ALL your emotional issues are solved!


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]]> Do you think, alongside the ever-controversial Jen, that it's possible to healthily hate your parents? Or even strongly dislike them?


Or are you with Salima, who struggles to liberate herself using such sturdy, Freudian-driven language?


Let's help make up your mind!


Join us as we kick off the first (admittedly fairly shambolic) Bureau de WAM of this series... Where ALL your emotional issues are solved!


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]]> S7 E1 Kicking it off with Cariad Lloyd S7 E1 Kicking it off with Cariad Lloyd Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT 49:54 6804f6a73808841569dae30d true https://womenaremad.org 6804f6a73808841569dae30d 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s7-e1-kicking-it-off-with-cariad-lloyd Kicking it off with Cariad Lloyd full

Cariad Lloyd is a legend. Pure and simple. From Griefcast to Austentatious, she cares for our every emotion.


Kicking off WAM Series 7!! Cariad talks about being treated like a small, cute woman; how she feels her anger is both a blessing and a curse. And whether some people just do feel more strongly than others.


Cariad's beautiful new book dealing with children's grief, 'Where Did She Go?' is out on the 5th May.



If you haven't read it yet, Jen's article on the brutal reality of visiting the USA to tour her book Women Are Angry, and why she sadly won't be returning for her NY tour, can be found here.


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Cariad Lloyd is a legend. Pure and simple. From Griefcast to Austentatious, she cares for our every emotion.


Kicking off WAM Series 7!! Cariad talks about being treated like a small, cute woman; how she feels her anger is both a blessing and a curse. And whether some people just do feel more strongly than others.


Cariad's beautiful new book dealing with children's grief, 'Where Did She Go?' is out on the 5th May.



If you haven't read it yet, Jen's article on the brutal reality of visiting the USA to tour her book Women Are Angry, and why she sadly won't be returning for her NY tour, can be found here.


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]]> S6 E15 Elif Shafak: Global Superstar S6 E15 Elif Shafak: Global Superstar Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT 44:00 67e03ea1511f1304b0dc3f7c false https://shows.acast.com/women-are-mad/episodes/s6-e15-elif-shafak-global-superstar 67e03ea1511f1304b0dc3f7c 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s6-e15-elif-shafak-global-superstar Elif Shafak: Global Superstar full 6 15 The problem with Elif Shafak is that she is too acclaimed, her work too numerous and celebrated, and her personal cause too elevated to begin to capture in one limited introduction. You will no doubt own at least one of her 13 books, in at least one of the 57 languages they've been translated into. You may also be eagerly awaiting the April paperback of There Are Rivers In The Sky. But you might not have heard her talk about the vast range of emotional topics this convo covers; from grief to otherness to sisterhood. So here's your chance.


We are so excited to bring you the woman who is quite simply a walking wonder, and we can't wait for you to benefit from her words of infinite wisdom...


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]]> The problem with Elif Shafak is that she is too acclaimed, her work too numerous and celebrated, and her personal cause too elevated to begin to capture in one limited introduction. You will no doubt own at least one of her 13 books, in at least one of the 57 languages they've been translated into. You may also be eagerly awaiting the April paperback of There Are Rivers In The Sky. But you might not have heard her talk about the vast range of emotional topics this convo covers; from grief to otherness to sisterhood. So here's your chance.


We are so excited to bring you the woman who is quite simply a walking wonder, and we can't wait for you to benefit from her words of infinite wisdom...


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]]> S1 E5 Girls Are Mad with Cheer Up Luv founder Eliza Hatch S1 E5 Girls Are Mad with Cheer Up Luv founder Eliza Hatch Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT 49:19 67d732fbb3ef7ea35201d00b true https://womenaremad.org 67d732fbb3ef7ea35201d00b 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s1-e5-girls-are-mad-with-eliza-hatch Girls Are Mad with Cheer Up Luv founder Eliza Hatch full 1 5 Join Bea for Ep 5 of GAM, as she brings you her utterly inspirational convo with award-winning feminist photographer, educator and speaker Eliza Hatch.


Eliza heads up the ground breaking Cheer Up Luv project, which confronts taboos around sexual assault, foregrounds the voices of sexual assault survivors, and fuels awareness of society's chronic misogyny problem.



This episode is hosted, produced and edited by the multi-talented Bea Harmston.

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]]> Join Bea for Ep 5 of GAM, as she brings you her utterly inspirational convo with award-winning feminist photographer, educator and speaker Eliza Hatch.


Eliza heads up the ground breaking Cheer Up Luv project, which confronts taboos around sexual assault, foregrounds the voices of sexual assault survivors, and fuels awareness of society's chronic misogyny problem.



This episode is hosted, produced and edited by the multi-talented Bea Harmston.

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]]> S6 E14 Lisa Smosarski, editor of Stylist S6 E14 Lisa Smosarski, editor of Stylist Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT 40:18 67d72376b3ef7ea352fe66c0 true https://womenaremad.org 67d72376b3ef7ea352fe66c0 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s6-e14-lisa-smosarski-editor-of-stylist Lisa Smosarski, editor of Stylist full 6 14 Stylist magazine stands out in a market saturated by media which plays on women's insecurities to, basically, get them to buy stuff. We have forever loved it for its unwaveringly feminist bedrock, and determination to bring us what we actually need to see.


Visionary editor-in-chief, Lisa Smosarski, has been steering the Stylist ship since its very first issue. Lisa wanted the magazine to sound like 'an intelligent conversation between friends.' She's certainly achieved that. And so much more besides. Today, Lisa brings even more of that brilliant trademark conversation to WAM...


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]]> Stylist magazine stands out in a market saturated by media which plays on women's insecurities to, basically, get them to buy stuff. We have forever loved it for its unwaveringly feminist bedrock, and determination to bring us what we actually need to see.


Visionary editor-in-chief, Lisa Smosarski, has been steering the Stylist ship since its very first issue. Lisa wanted the magazine to sound like 'an intelligent conversation between friends.' She's certainly achieved that. And so much more besides. Today, Lisa brings even more of that brilliant trademark conversation to WAM...


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]]> S6 E13 Sarah Pappalardo of Reductress fame S6 E13 Sarah Pappalardo of Reductress fame Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT 36:24 67cdb3d155101d964433347d true https://womenaremad.org 67cdb3d155101d964433347d 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s6-e13-sarah-pappalardo-of-reductress-fame Sarah Pappalardo of Reductress fame full 6 13 Sarah Pappalardo was named one of Time Magazine's '23 People Who Are Changing What's Funny Right Now' and Rolling Stone's '50 Funniest People Right Now.'


You'll know them best as the co-founder of satirical women's magazine Reductress. As well as for co-authoring 'How To Win At Feminism' and 'How To Stay Positive When The World is Ending.'


Today, we talk political disagreements, general disagreements, high school, and being hit in the face at the swimming pool. Jen decides she wants to be Sarah's friend, and that doesn't happen often.


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]]> Sarah Pappalardo was named one of Time Magazine's '23 People Who Are Changing What's Funny Right Now' and Rolling Stone's '50 Funniest People Right Now.'


You'll know them best as the co-founder of satirical women's magazine Reductress. As well as for co-authoring 'How To Win At Feminism' and 'How To Stay Positive When The World is Ending.'


Today, we talk political disagreements, general disagreements, high school, and being hit in the face at the swimming pool. Jen decides she wants to be Sarah's friend, and that doesn't happen often.


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]]> S6 E12 Drunk women feeling feelings S6 E12 Drunk women feeling feelings Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT 37:27 67c5bd82d44a2674cdf8e695 false https://womenaremad.org 67c5bd82d44a2674cdf8e695 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s6-e12-drunk-women-feeling-feelings Drunk women feeling feelings full 6 12 Do you love Drunk Women Solving Crime?


Do you love WAM?


Then you're gonna love this ep!


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]]> Do you love Drunk Women Solving Crime?


Do you love WAM?


Then you're gonna love this ep!


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]]> S6 E11 Riding buses with the magnificent Emma Forrest S6 E11 Riding buses with the magnificent Emma Forrest Tue, 25 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT 46:51 67bcaa5c86a56284d03c36e5 true https://womenaremad.org 67bcaa5c86a56284d03c36e5 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Riding buses with the magnificent Emma Forrest full 6 11 Today, we ride the buses with writer and journalist Emma Forrest, and find out just how healing and creative that experience can be. As well as potentially brutal and alarmingly shaming. Like life, in a nutshell.


No stone is left unturned, as we talk trauma bonding through sex, and what it meant to be a teenage journalist in Cool Britannia.


Emma Forrest is pure magnetism, and her new book Father Figure is on pre-order NOW.


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]]> Today, we ride the buses with writer and journalist Emma Forrest, and find out just how healing and creative that experience can be. As well as potentially brutal and alarmingly shaming. Like life, in a nutshell.


No stone is left unturned, as we talk trauma bonding through sex, and what it meant to be a teenage journalist in Cool Britannia.


Emma Forrest is pure magnetism, and her new book Father Figure is on pre-order NOW.


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]]> S1 E4 Girls Are Mad with Mary Mandefield S1 E4 Girls Are Mad with Mary Mandefield Tue, 18 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT 43:10 67b274fdf7ed892410355044 true https://womenaremad.org 67b274fdf7ed892410355044 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s1-e4-girls-are-mad-with-mary-mandefield Girls Are Mad with Mary Mandefield full 1 4 Mary Mandefield is a presenter, journalist and creative, who holds up a torch for finding your voice, and has never let imposter syndrome hold her back.


Through her community 'Making Moves' (which helps other creatives access the tools to navigate the media industry) Mary embodies the idea that we rise by lifting others.


In this episode, Mary's incredible passion and infectious energy pave the way for hierarchy-busting, challenging unachievable standards, and holding doors open for each other. She absolutely epitomises the GAM spirit, which the world apparently needs now more than ever.


This episode is hosted, produced and edited by the multi-talented Bea Harmston.

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]]> Mary Mandefield is a presenter, journalist and creative, who holds up a torch for finding your voice, and has never let imposter syndrome hold her back.


Through her community 'Making Moves' (which helps other creatives access the tools to navigate the media industry) Mary embodies the idea that we rise by lifting others.


In this episode, Mary's incredible passion and infectious energy pave the way for hierarchy-busting, challenging unachievable standards, and holding doors open for each other. She absolutely epitomises the GAM spirit, which the world apparently needs now more than ever.


This episode is hosted, produced and edited by the multi-talented Bea Harmston.

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]]> S6 E10 Surviving Winter with Suzy Reading S6 E10 Surviving Winter with Suzy Reading Tue, 11 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT 41:41 67a905473ef0b176ea7e20a0 true https://womenaremad.org 67a905473ef0b176ea7e20a0 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Surviving Winter with Suzy Reading full 6 10 It's no exaggeration to say that Suzy Reading will get you through the hellscape that is this UK winter. She's written 9 books and counting, including the magical new Self-Care For Winter. Suzy, a chartered psychologist, weaves her special expertise as a yoga teacher and personal trainer through her approach to REAL self-care. And we at WAM are feverishly hopping aboard!


Next stop SPRING!!


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]]> It's no exaggeration to say that Suzy Reading will get you through the hellscape that is this UK winter. She's written 9 books and counting, including the magical new Self-Care For Winter. Suzy, a chartered psychologist, weaves her special expertise as a yoga teacher and personal trainer through her approach to REAL self-care. And we at WAM are feverishly hopping aboard!


Next stop SPRING!!


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]]> <![CDATA[S6 E9 Don't Make Me Laugh with Julia Raeside]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 04:00:00 GMT 39:08 679fe778c4b7d8845beaa1b0 true https://womenaremad.org 679fe778c4b7d8845beaa1b0 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 full 6 9 Julia Raeside is one of WAM's favourite people. As well as being a print and broadcast journalist of acclaim, she is our in-house translator of male missteps. You may yourself have enjoyed her clarification of statements by the likes of Dave Grohl and Neil Gaiman. Today, we're especially excited to tell you that her incredibly on-point, incredibly funny book, 'Don't Make Me Laugh,' which tells the gruesomely brilliant tale of a Me Too-esque male comic, is out on 13TH FEBRUARY!!


Marian Keyes says 'This is a great book... an important book which will start a discussion that needs to be had. My heart was in my mouth...'


We couldn't agree more, and urge you to gift yourself a copy!!


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]]> Julia Raeside is one of WAM's favourite people. As well as being a print and broadcast journalist of acclaim, she is our in-house translator of male missteps. You may yourself have enjoyed her clarification of statements by the likes of Dave Grohl and Neil Gaiman. Today, we're especially excited to tell you that her incredibly on-point, incredibly funny book, 'Don't Make Me Laugh,' which tells the gruesomely brilliant tale of a Me Too-esque male comic, is out on 13TH FEBRUARY!!


Marian Keyes says 'This is a great book... an important book which will start a discussion that needs to be had. My heart was in my mouth...'


We couldn't agree more, and urge you to gift yourself a copy!!


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]]> S6 E8 WAM Deep Dive: Shaparak Khorsandi on JEALOUSY S6 E8 WAM Deep Dive: Shaparak Khorsandi on JEALOUSY Tue, 28 Jan 2025 04:00:00 GMT 38:06 679685cf64a671b4e14bf771 true https://womenaremad.org 679685cf64a671b4e14bf771 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s6-e8-wam-deep-dive-shaparak-khorsandi-on-jealousy WAM Deep Dive: Shaparak Khorsandi on JEALOUSY full 6 8 Here at WAM, we love nothing more than losing ourselves in a big convo about emotion.


And now, we've decided to share some of those chats with you. Throughout the next couple of series, we'll be serving you up our DEEP DIVES into different feelings, joined by some of our fave people.


We're kicking off with JEALOUSY, and we invited fabulous Friend-Of-The-Pod Shaparak Khorsandi to wade in with us. Whether you've always been intrigued by the green-eyed monster, or you prefer not to sully yourself with such grubby ideas, this one's a must-hear!


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]]> Here at WAM, we love nothing more than losing ourselves in a big convo about emotion.


And now, we've decided to share some of those chats with you. Throughout the next couple of series, we'll be serving you up our DEEP DIVES into different feelings, joined by some of our fave people.


We're kicking off with JEALOUSY, and we invited fabulous Friend-Of-The-Pod Shaparak Khorsandi to wade in with us. Whether you've always been intrigued by the green-eyed monster, or you prefer not to sully yourself with such grubby ideas, this one's a must-hear!


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]]> S6 E7 Sally of Manners London: On Survival S6 E7 Sally of Manners London: On Survival Tue, 21 Jan 2025 04:00:00 GMT 44:45 678d53e316bc7a85459c7fef true https://womenaremad.org 678d53e316bc7a85459c7fef 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s6-e7-sally-of-manners-london-on-survival Sally of Manners London: On Survival full 6 7 It's not often that we're BOTH rendered tearful.


We are today.


But we're also floored with awe and inspiration. This woman has DONE IT. We're also not exaggerating when we say, her clothes will change your life.


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]]> It's not often that we're BOTH rendered tearful.


We are today.


But we're also floored with awe and inspiration. This woman has DONE IT. We're also not exaggerating when we say, her clothes will change your life.


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]]> S1 E3 Girls Are Mad with Noga Levy-Rapoport S1 E3 Girls Are Mad with Noga Levy-Rapoport Thu, 16 Jan 2025 04:00:00 GMT 44:53 67867181e1dde61281c51f27 true https://womenaremad.org 67867181e1dde61281c51f27 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Girls Are Mad with Noga Levy-Rapoport full 1 3 This episode of GAM is one of pure hope.


Noga Levy-Rapoport is a climate activist, organiser and communicator. Beginning her activism career aged only 17, she has since had a leading role in global climate protests, strikes and other events. 


One reason the patriarchy succeeds is because it slices younger and older generations of women apart. This beautiful conversation between Noga and our Bea is a reminder of how vital it is that we all cherish and nurture these vital connections. It's also a moving example of how finding words for our complex emotional experiences fuels connection in general, and becomes the energy we need when times look bleak.


This episode is hosted, produced and edited by the multi-talented Bea Harmston.

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]]> This episode of GAM is one of pure hope.


Noga Levy-Rapoport is a climate activist, organiser and communicator. Beginning her activism career aged only 17, she has since had a leading role in global climate protests, strikes and other events. 


One reason the patriarchy succeeds is because it slices younger and older generations of women apart. This beautiful conversation between Noga and our Bea is a reminder of how vital it is that we all cherish and nurture these vital connections. It's also a moving example of how finding words for our complex emotional experiences fuels connection in general, and becomes the energy we need when times look bleak.


This episode is hosted, produced and edited by the multi-talented Bea Harmston.

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]]> S6 E6 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen: Death by social media S6 E6 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen: Death by social media Tue, 14 Jan 2025 04:00:00 GMT 27:08 678416b72d4090d8af20c176 true https://womenaremad.org 678416b72d4090d8af20c176 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s6-e6-dear-wam-with-salima-and-jen-death-by-social-media Dear WAM with Salima and Jen: Death by social media full 6 6 Is anyone here really, really struggling this Jan?


Is anyone finding it difficult to retain perspective, and not spiral?? Judging by our listener DMs, you're certainly not alone if so.


This week, Bureau de WAM attends to the trickiness of comparing yourself to friends on the socials... what that does to our poor blitzed brains. And what we can try to do about it.


WAM. Ever at your service.


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]]> Is anyone here really, really struggling this Jan?


Is anyone finding it difficult to retain perspective, and not spiral?? Judging by our listener DMs, you're certainly not alone if so.


This week, Bureau de WAM attends to the trickiness of comparing yourself to friends on the socials... what that does to our poor blitzed brains. And what we can try to do about it.


WAM. Ever at your service.


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]]> S6 E5 Back with a bang! with Maria McErlane S6 E5 Back with a bang! with Maria McErlane Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:00:18 GMT 38:06 677aab9dd83630b6e364b81e true https://womenaremad.org 677aab9dd83630b6e364b81e 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s6-e5-back-with-a-bang-with-maria-mcerlane Back with a bang! with Maria McErlane full 6 5 It's 2025, and we're back with NO resolutions, other than to help you all as much as we possibly can.


Who better to welcome you joyously into the New Year New WAM fold, than the glorious Maria McErlane, who has just revealed will be restarting her co-hosting with Graham Norton on their brand new podcast... Thank GOD!


Maria is a true WAM icon. You'll know her sultry tones and wise words only too well, thanks to her thirteen years of agony aunting with her dear friend, 'Dame Nellie of Norton'. But you'll also have loved her on The Fast Show, Eurotrash and Have I Got News For You. Her fantastic memoir, Bumps In The Road: Life And Adventure In Bike-Sized Chunks, is as honest, warm and hilarious as she is. We urge you to climb aboard!


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]]> It's 2025, and we're back with NO resolutions, other than to help you all as much as we possibly can.


Who better to welcome you joyously into the New Year New WAM fold, than the glorious Maria McErlane, who has just revealed will be restarting her co-hosting with Graham Norton on their brand new podcast... Thank GOD!


Maria is a true WAM icon. You'll know her sultry tones and wise words only too well, thanks to her thirteen years of agony aunting with her dear friend, 'Dame Nellie of Norton'. But you'll also have loved her on The Fast Show, Eurotrash and Have I Got News For You. Her fantastic memoir, Bumps In The Road: Life And Adventure In Bike-Sized Chunks, is as honest, warm and hilarious as she is. We urge you to climb aboard!


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]]> S6 E4 Christmas Helpdesk at Bureau de WAM S6 E4 Christmas Helpdesk at Bureau de WAM Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:00:44 GMT 36:18 6766ec7b621cdde43a7a91f7 true https://womenaremad.org 6766ec7b621cdde43a7a91f7 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s6-e4-christmas-helpdesk-at-bureau-de-wam Christmas Helpdesk at Bureau de WAM full 6 4 If your Christmas feels very far from a Richard Curtis movie, Bureau de WAM is here to assist.


We're not addressing the devastating housing crisis here. Nor the way many people in our society are terrified of where their next meal might be coming from, or how to live with the black mould their landlord refuses to tackle. We're also not talking about the climate catastrophe, or the lives lost due to conflict this year.


We're going interpersonal, micro. The shit which - in its own insidiously powerful way - ruins lives, tears families apart and breaks hearts.


If Christmas has done a number on you, or you just need to feel a bit less alone, WAM is your woman.


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]]> If your Christmas feels very far from a Richard Curtis movie, Bureau de WAM is here to assist.


We're not addressing the devastating housing crisis here. Nor the way many people in our society are terrified of where their next meal might be coming from, or how to live with the black mould their landlord refuses to tackle. We're also not talking about the climate catastrophe, or the lives lost due to conflict this year.


We're going interpersonal, micro. The shit which - in its own insidiously powerful way - ruins lives, tears families apart and breaks hearts.


If Christmas has done a number on you, or you just need to feel a bit less alone, WAM is your woman.


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]]> S1 E2 Girls Are Mad: Solana Lord-Baptiste S1 E2 Girls Are Mad: Solana Lord-Baptiste Thu, 12 Dec 2024 04:00:40 GMT 49:10 67584c49bd3c99689c0e81b2 false https://womenaremad.org 67584c49bd3c99689c0e81b2 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s1-e2-girls-are-mad-solana-lorde-baptiste Girls Are Mad: Solana Lord-Baptiste full 1 2 Solana Lord-Baptiste AKA ssolana is a musician, content creator and activist. From recording TikToks in her bedroom during lockdown, to now interviewing people at protests as well as writing and producing music, she pours love and empathy into everything she does. 


Today, she talks to GAM host Bea about everything from body hair to the pressures of activism. This convo is raw and real and so very GAM.


GAM is produced, edited and hosted by the (extremely gifted) Bea Harmston.










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]]> Solana Lord-Baptiste AKA ssolana is a musician, content creator and activist. From recording TikToks in her bedroom during lockdown, to now interviewing people at protests as well as writing and producing music, she pours love and empathy into everything she does. 


Today, she talks to GAM host Bea about everything from body hair to the pressures of activism. This convo is raw and real and so very GAM.


GAM is produced, edited and hosted by the (extremely gifted) Bea Harmston.










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]]> S6 E3 Hidden Meanings with Jessica Fostekew S6 E3 Hidden Meanings with Jessica Fostekew Tue, 10 Dec 2024 04:00:30 GMT 44:13 6756c5b17205a5bc68b7c2a6 true https://womenaremad.org 6756c5b17205a5bc68b7c2a6 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s6-e3-hidden-meanings-with-jessica-fostekew Hidden Meanings with Jessica Fostekew full 6 3 Today is all about hidden meanings. And who better to discuss these with than brilliant Woman of Comedy, Jessica Fostekew.


Tune in if you'd like to think more about the significance of a blocked doorway, or learn how to hold three fingers up at the world...




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]]> Today is all about hidden meanings. And who better to discuss these with than brilliant Woman of Comedy, Jessica Fostekew.


Tune in if you'd like to think more about the significance of a blocked doorway, or learn how to hold three fingers up at the world...




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]]> <![CDATA[S6 E2 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen: 'Benign' Sexism]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 04:00:26 GMT 13:15 674f783d5e1cc0fabe38513f true https://womenaremad.org 674f783d5e1cc0fabe38513f 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s6-e2-dear-wam-with-salima-and-jen-benign-sexism bonus 6 2 Today, we're thinking about what it feels like when the men in our lives - however 'nice' they are - just can't fully get what it is to have been born into our bodies. And what it's been to navigate the world in these bodies. From childhood, through to steering our way through a sexist universe. Even just a 'benignly' sexist universe. Whatever the hell THAT means...




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]]> Today, we're thinking about what it feels like when the men in our lives - however 'nice' they are - just can't fully get what it is to have been born into our bodies. And what it's been to navigate the world in these bodies. From childhood, through to steering our way through a sexist universe. Even just a 'benignly' sexist universe. Whatever the hell THAT means...




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]]> S6 E1 Feeling the rage with Poppy Jay S6 E1 Feeling the rage with Poppy Jay Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:00:21 GMT 1:05:03 674ccfab1c6967d814f86ba7 true https://womenaremad.org 674ccfab1c6967d814f86ba7 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s6-e1-feeling-the-rage-with-poppy-begum Feeling the rage with Poppy Jay full 6 1 We're back for Series 6!


And to celebrate, we're joined by the BAFTA nominated documentary film maker and co-host of the award winning podcast Brown Girls Do it Too, Poppy Jay.


We cover a lot in this one, and it's extra specially long. Our season debut treat to you!



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]]> We're back for Series 6!


And to celebrate, we're joined by the BAFTA nominated documentary film maker and co-host of the award winning podcast Brown Girls Do it Too, Poppy Jay.


We cover a lot in this one, and it's extra specially long. Our season debut treat to you!



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]]> S5 E26 Season Finale - WAM x Repros Fight Back in Washington DC S5 E26 Season Finale - WAM x Repros Fight Back in Washington DC Fri, 29 Nov 2024 04:00:14 GMT 36:45 67479f5187df9e7063c577d4 true https://womenaremad.org 67479f5187df9e7063c577d4 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e26-season-finale-wam-x-repros-fight-back-in-washington-d Season Finale - WAM x Repros Fight Back in Washington DC full 5 26 In this season finale special, Jen caught up with Jennie Wetter in Washington DC. Jennie has headed up the Repros Fight Back initiative at the Population Institute for over 15 years, where she fights daily for reproductive health and rights. Today, our Jen invites her to share her feelings about where we are now, on the eve of a second Trump administration.


This isn't too cosy, and our Jen does always insist on surfacing the dark side. But if like us, you find ultimate comfort in sisterhood, pull up a chair...


reprosfightback.com



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]]> In this season finale special, Jen caught up with Jennie Wetter in Washington DC. Jennie has headed up the Repros Fight Back initiative at the Population Institute for over 15 years, where she fights daily for reproductive health and rights. Today, our Jen invites her to share her feelings about where we are now, on the eve of a second Trump administration.


This isn't too cosy, and our Jen does always insist on surfacing the dark side. But if like us, you find ultimate comfort in sisterhood, pull up a chair...


reprosfightback.com



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]]> S5 E25 Kate Mosse on fighting for equality S5 E25 Kate Mosse on fighting for equality Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:00:52 GMT 37:39 67438c29ec59709ba597922d true https://womenaremad.org 67438c29ec59709ba597922d 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e25-kate-mosse-on-how-to-find-equality Kate Mosse on fighting for equality full 5 25 When you're sunk in despondence and despair, is there anything both more comforting and more motivating than an internationally-lauded author dispensing pearls of gold?


Kate Mosse's practical and sage approach towards the quest for equality is just the antidote for these bleak times. Tune in for robust and dynamic inspiration to galvanise your own sense of activism.


Kate's latest book, The Map of Bones, is the last in her Huguenot quartet, and celebrates courageous women fighting for survival in a hostile land. Perfect role models for the current climate...


WAM is definitely IN.


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]]> When you're sunk in despondence and despair, is there anything both more comforting and more motivating than an internationally-lauded author dispensing pearls of gold?


Kate Mosse's practical and sage approach towards the quest for equality is just the antidote for these bleak times. Tune in for robust and dynamic inspiration to galvanise your own sense of activism.


Kate's latest book, The Map of Bones, is the last in her Huguenot quartet, and celebrates courageous women fighting for survival in a hostile land. Perfect role models for the current climate...


WAM is definitely IN.


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]]> S5 E24 Dear WAM with Zoe Blaskey S5 E24 Dear WAM with Zoe Blaskey Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:00:16 GMT 19:26 673f8280998cf05ebe146b3a false https://womenaremad.org 673f8280998cf05ebe146b3a 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e24-dear-wam-with-zoe-blaskey Dear WAM with Zoe Blaskey bonus 5 24 As holiday season looms, how many of us will find ourselves under pressure to spend time with difficult relatives?


On Dear WAM this week, we're honoured to receive expert advice from Sunday Times Bestselling author and host of podcast Motherkind, Zoe Blaskey.


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]]> As holiday season looms, how many of us will find ourselves under pressure to spend time with difficult relatives?


On Dear WAM this week, we're honoured to receive expert advice from Sunday Times Bestselling author and host of podcast Motherkind, Zoe Blaskey.


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]]> S5 E23 Constance Zimmer on Where We Go From Here S5 E23 Constance Zimmer on Where We Go From Here Tue, 19 Nov 2024 04:00:51 GMT 45:01 673a2988d3a0091de25aa602 true https://womenaremad.org 673a2988d3a0091de25aa602 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e23-constance-zimmer-on-where-we-go-from-here Constance Zimmer on Where We Go From Here full 5 23 How is everyone feeling?


The US election results are in, and WAM HQ has lit up like a furnace. Who better to ask for her views than Constance Zimmer, on the cusp of launching her own Midlife Monologues project, and on hotline from LA.


You'll know Constance from her work in Entourage, House of Cards and Unreal. Meanwhile, in REAL life, you'll soon be getting to know her better through this groundbreaking docu-theatre experience, starring the likes of Elizabeth Banks, Sandra Oh and Eva Longoria and directed by Vagina Monologues' Abby Epstein.


This convo really offered us some light in the darkness. We hope it does the same for you.


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]]> How is everyone feeling?


The US election results are in, and WAM HQ has lit up like a furnace. Who better to ask for her views than Constance Zimmer, on the cusp of launching her own Midlife Monologues project, and on hotline from LA.


You'll know Constance from her work in Entourage, House of Cards and Unreal. Meanwhile, in REAL life, you'll soon be getting to know her better through this groundbreaking docu-theatre experience, starring the likes of Elizabeth Banks, Sandra Oh and Eva Longoria and directed by Vagina Monologues' Abby Epstein.


This convo really offered us some light in the darkness. We hope it does the same for you.


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]]> S5 E22 Dear WAM with Heidi Clements S5 E22 Dear WAM with Heidi Clements Fri, 15 Nov 2024 04:00:17 GMT 11:37 6736733784d1e023f7c859e7 true https://womenaremad.org 6736733784d1e023f7c859e7 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Dear WAM with Heidi Clements bonus 5 22 Jen's caught up with book press for the US drop, so we're thrilled to bring you Heidi Clements as honorary Agony Aunt.


And the question is... Do you feel like everyone hates you?


Tune in for some brilliantly bold responses from our awesomely punk pal.



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]]> Jen's caught up with book press for the US drop, so we're thrilled to bring you Heidi Clements as honorary Agony Aunt.


And the question is... Do you feel like everyone hates you?


Tune in for some brilliantly bold responses from our awesomely punk pal.



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]]> Girls Are Mad: Sophia Carter Girls Are Mad: Sophia Carter Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:00:15 GMT 36:55 67333ea11b29fb715a56de24 true https://womenaremad.org 67333ea11b29fb715a56de24 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 girls-are-mad-sophia-carter Girls Are Mad: Sophia Carter full 1 1 We are SO excited to bring you the first of our Girls Are Mad series, headed up and hosted by the supremely talented Bea Harmston.


Bea kicks off the inaugural Girls Are Mad WAM offshoot with a very real, very raw convo with mental health advocate, Sophia Carter. Sophia uses her powerful platform to normalise self compassion and self celebration. Above all, she needs us to be kinder. To ourselves. Here at WAM/GAM HQ, we stand in awed celebration of HER.


And we think you will too…



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]]> We are SO excited to bring you the first of our Girls Are Mad series, headed up and hosted by the supremely talented Bea Harmston.


Bea kicks off the inaugural Girls Are Mad WAM offshoot with a very real, very raw convo with mental health advocate, Sophia Carter. Sophia uses her powerful platform to normalise self compassion and self celebration. Above all, she needs us to be kinder. To ourselves. Here at WAM/GAM HQ, we stand in awed celebration of HER.


And we think you will too…



Girls Are Mad is edited and produced by Bea Harmston.



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]]> S5 E21 Endless Possibilities with Emma Campbell S5 E21 Endless Possibilities with Emma Campbell Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:00:44 GMT 58:10 67310ad535347017709cf49f true https://womenaremad.org 67310ad535347017709cf49f 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e21-endless-possibilities-with-emma-campbell Endless Possibilities with Emma Campbell full 5 21 Our guest today is an inspiration. Pure and simple.


She's an author, podcast host, speaker and long-term cancer thriver, and you know her as Limitless Em.


Today, we celebrate the unstoppable hope who is Emma Campbell.



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]]> Our guest today is an inspiration. Pure and simple.


She's an author, podcast host, speaker and long-term cancer thriver, and you know her as Limitless Em.


Today, we celebrate the unstoppable hope who is Emma Campbell.



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]]> S5 E20 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen: We need to talk. S5 E20 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen: We need to talk. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:00:34 GMT 12:08 672cec933534701770ba7dd7 true https://womenaremad.org 672cec933534701770ba7dd7 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e20-dear-wam-with-salima-and-jen-we-need-to-talk Dear WAM with Salima and Jen: We need to talk. bonus 5 20 What can women do about the 40% of us living with abortion restriction?


We can talk about it.


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]]> What can women do about the 40% of us living with abortion restriction?


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]]> S5 E19 Cherry Healey: ambassador for women S5 E19 Cherry Healey: ambassador for women Tue, 05 Nov 2024 04:00:45 GMT 50:23 67289c49580049df8ff27754 true https://womenaremad.org 67289c49580049df8ff27754 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e19-cherry-healey-ambassador-for-women Cherry Healey: ambassador for women full 5 19 Cherry Healey: women's health advocate, BBC documentary maker and ambassador for the Eve Appeal.


Above all, a woman's woman.


Here, Cherry talks women's safety, and the need for periods to have a PR overhaul.



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]]> Cherry Healey: women's health advocate, BBC documentary maker and ambassador for the Eve Appeal.


Above all, a woman's woman.


Here, Cherry talks women's safety, and the need for periods to have a PR overhaul.



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]]> S5 E18 Miranda Sawyer on nostalgia S5 E18 Miranda Sawyer on nostalgia Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:00:40 GMT 46:58 672266656c036acf21b4dd53 true https://womenaremad.org 672266656c036acf21b4dd53 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e18-miranda-sawyer-on-music Miranda Sawyer on nostalgia full 5 18 As a seasonal treat, we're spoiling you with a SPECIAL.


Today, we've coaxed friend-of-the-pod Ms Miranda Sawyer back in, to talk that most heady of feelings: NOSTALGIA - just in time to celebrate the publication of her fabulous new book, Uncommon People. If you had a pulse in the 90s, the Britpop era will be etched into your DNA.


Don your bucket hat, pop on some wellies and wade in!


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]]> As a seasonal treat, we're spoiling you with a SPECIAL.


Today, we've coaxed friend-of-the-pod Ms Miranda Sawyer back in, to talk that most heady of feelings: NOSTALGIA - just in time to celebrate the publication of her fabulous new book, Uncommon People. If you had a pulse in the 90s, the Britpop era will be etched into your DNA.


Don your bucket hat, pop on some wellies and wade in!


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]]> S5 E17 Find Your Confidence with Holly Matthews S5 E17 Find Your Confidence with Holly Matthews Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:00:02 GMT 44:51 671fbb3ef510267220665c30 true https://womenaremad.org 671fbb3ef510267220665c30 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e17-find-your-confidence-with-holly-matthews Find Your Confidence with Holly Matthews full 5 17 Holly Matthews is THE confidence guru of our time.


Today, she talks to us about her own journey with self-belief, and the challenges she's faced at a personal level to find her way to it.


Holly's warmth, wisdom and wit have absolutely stolen our hearts, and we're so happy to share her with you today.


Her book, Find Your Confidence: The No-Nonsense Guide to Self-Belief is available NOW!



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]]> Holly Matthews is THE confidence guru of our time.


Today, she talks to us about her own journey with self-belief, and the challenges she's faced at a personal level to find her way to it.


Holly's warmth, wisdom and wit have absolutely stolen our hearts, and we're so happy to share her with you today.


Her book, Find Your Confidence: The No-Nonsense Guide to Self-Belief is available NOW!



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]]> S5 E16 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen S5 E16 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:00:07 GMT 12:04 671a6d352fac6d24e7ce5351 true https://womenaremad.org 671a6d352fac6d24e7ce5351 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e16-dear-wam-with-salima-and-jen Dear WAM with Salima and Jen bonus 5 16 Today, we talk about unlikeable husbands and superpowers.


It's one wild ride...


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]]> Today, we talk about unlikeable husbands and superpowers.


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]]> S5 E15 Jayde Adams: Queen of our hearts. S5 E15 Jayde Adams: Queen of our hearts. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 03:00:19 GMT 46:35 67165f3d83ac9fccac6783cb true https://womenaremad.org 67165f3d83ac9fccac6783cb 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e15-jayde-adamsqueen-of-our-hearts Jayde Adams: Queen of our hearts. full 5 15 Jayde Adams is REAL, in all of the ways we celebrate and strive for. From her incredible stand-up to her role in BAFTA-winning Alma's Not Normal, her career reflects her authenticity. And we never use that word lightly.


Alma's Not Normal is OUT NOW on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer.



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]]> Jayde Adams is REAL, in all of the ways we celebrate and strive for. From her incredible stand-up to her role in BAFTA-winning Alma's Not Normal, her career reflects her authenticity. And we never use that word lightly.


Alma's Not Normal is OUT NOW on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer.



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]]> S5 E14 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen S5 E14 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen Fri, 18 Oct 2024 03:00:30 GMT 12:33 671033dbb1e7b0e7e52a92c1 true https://womenaremad.org 671033dbb1e7b0e7e52a92c1 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e14 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen full 5 14 Today, we think through the dilemma of defending your kids vs. being a 'good' feminist.


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]]> Today, we think through the dilemma of defending your kids vs. being a 'good' feminist.


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]]> S5 E13 We adore Daisy Buchanan S5 E13 We adore Daisy Buchanan Tue, 15 Oct 2024 03:00:07 GMT 58:28 670c3da7df4dd6f89637c4af true https://womenaremad.org 670c3da7df4dd6f89637c4af 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e13-daisy-buchanan-is-a-precious-jewel-and-we-adore-her We adore Daisy Buchanan full 5 13 Daisy Buchanan is a precious flower. She's disarmingly authentic and real, and wears her generous heart on her beautifully stylish sleeve.


She's also an incredibly talented writer.


Today, we see just how much her contact with her feelings really helps shape her craft, and how she weaves experiences of pain and joy so skilfully into her work. Her new novel, Pity Party, is out NOW. And you're very much invited.



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]]> Daisy Buchanan is a precious flower. She's disarmingly authentic and real, and wears her generous heart on her beautifully stylish sleeve.


She's also an incredibly talented writer.


Today, we see just how much her contact with her feelings really helps shape her craft, and how she weaves experiences of pain and joy so skilfully into her work. Her new novel, Pity Party, is out NOW. And you're very much invited.



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]]> S5 E12 Dear WAM with Salima, Jen and Emma Guns S5 E12 Dear WAM with Salima, Jen and Emma Guns Fri, 11 Oct 2024 03:00:33 GMT 19:59 67054ff1fdf93b3e0c58ecfa true https://womenaremad.org 67054ff1fdf93b3e0c58ecfa 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e12-dear-wam-with-salima-jen-and-emma-guns Dear WAM with Salima, Jen and Emma Guns bonus 5 12 We're even more excited than usual, because this week we're joined by our great pal, award-winning journalist and podcaster, Emma Guns (AKA Emma Gunavardhana).


As a journalist, Emma has interviewed everyone who's anyone, from Britney to Bette Midler. And today, she's turning her super sleuth skills to help solve YOUR dilemma.


Tune in, as we riddle out the unexpected impact of going sober...


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]]> We're even more excited than usual, because this week we're joined by our great pal, award-winning journalist and podcaster, Emma Guns (AKA Emma Gunavardhana).


As a journalist, Emma has interviewed everyone who's anyone, from Britney to Bette Midler. And today, she's turning her super sleuth skills to help solve YOUR dilemma.


Tune in, as we riddle out the unexpected impact of going sober...


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]]> S5 E11 Angela Scanlon: Pure Magic. S5 E11 Angela Scanlon: Pure Magic. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:00:17 GMT 51:22 6702e48a3bf8f4c96d313024 false https://womenaremad.org 6702e48a3bf8f4c96d313024 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e11-angela-scanlon-pure-magic Angela Scanlon: Pure Magic. full 5 11 Angela Scanlon is pure magic. Both on screen and IRL.


You'll have seen her multiple star turns. But here's where you can find out what makes Angela tick.


We are captivated.


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]]> Angela Scanlon is pure magic. Both on screen and IRL.


You'll have seen her multiple star turns. But here's where you can find out what makes Angela tick.


We are captivated.


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]]> S5 E10 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen S5 E10 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen Fri, 04 Oct 2024 03:00:57 GMT 15:57 66fda8e0cb6b8e9ccc949780 true https://womenaremad.org 66fda8e0cb6b8e9ccc949780 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e10-dear-wam-with-salima-and-jen Dear WAM with Salima and Jen full 5 10 'My answer machine must be broken...'


It's another love one, ladies...


Are you sitting by the phone (or the Snap/DM's/Whatsapp?)


STOP!


And listen to what the Aunties have to say...


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]]> 'My answer machine must be broken...'


It's another love one, ladies...


Are you sitting by the phone (or the Snap/DM's/Whatsapp?)


STOP!


And listen to what the Aunties have to say...


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]]> S5 E9 Hollie McNish: Voice of the nation. S5 E9 Hollie McNish: Voice of the nation. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 03:00:21 GMT 44:23 66f96f641e5eff81e7085f7b true https://womenaremad.org 66f96f641e5eff81e7085f7b 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e9-hollie-mcnish-voice-of-the-nation Hollie McNish: Voice of the nation. full 5 9 Our favourite poet and author Hollie McNish joins us today to talk about how hard she finds it to express her anger IRL, whilst realising that many of her poems are in fact inspired by anger.


Today, we discuss everything from the realities of renting, to class and race prejudice.


Hollie is currently touring, and we urge you to go see her live if you can. This woman really is the voice of the nation.

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]]> Our favourite poet and author Hollie McNish joins us today to talk about how hard she finds it to express her anger IRL, whilst realising that many of her poems are in fact inspired by anger.


Today, we discuss everything from the realities of renting, to class and race prejudice.


Hollie is currently touring, and we urge you to go see her live if you can. This woman really is the voice of the nation.

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]]> S5 E8 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen S5 E8 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen Fri, 27 Sep 2024 03:00:49 GMT 13:17 66f2b9966668a6dc74628acd true https://womenaremad.org 66f2b9966668a6dc74628acd 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e8-dear-wam-with-salima-and-jen Dear WAM with Salima and Jen bonus 5 8 Forbidden Love


Ever been in love with someone you shouldn't?


Considering embarking on an illicit affair?


Uh-oh, the romance-killers have galloped into town. Don't tune in, if you enjoy deluding yourself you're in some kind of Ephron/Curtis double-bill.


As far as Jen's concerned, love is 9 parts projection, 1 part oxytocin. Salima isn't quite as brutal. But her obsession with Married At First Sight gives her a unique angle on schmaltz.


Hop on, WAMers. We're here for life's every quibble.


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]]> Forbidden Love


Ever been in love with someone you shouldn't?


Considering embarking on an illicit affair?


Uh-oh, the romance-killers have galloped into town. Don't tune in, if you enjoy deluding yourself you're in some kind of Ephron/Curtis double-bill.


As far as Jen's concerned, love is 9 parts projection, 1 part oxytocin. Salima isn't quite as brutal. But her obsession with Married At First Sight gives her a unique angle on schmaltz.


Hop on, WAMers. We're here for life's every quibble.


Join Club WAM for ad-free listening and MORE!

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]]> <![CDATA[S5 E7 Lauren Bravo: From mum guilt to men's micro-wardrobes]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 03:00:56 GMT 52:03 66f0768cdbd9d6984cedaad8 true https://womenaremad.org 66f0768cdbd9d6984cedaad8 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e7-lauren-bravo-from-mum-guilt-to-mens-micro-wardrobes full 5 7 Our guest today is absolutely WAM's kind of woman. She thinks deeply and generously about feminism, fashion and friendship. From her first book, 'What Would The Spice Girls Do', to her latest page-turner, 'Probably Nothing', she's an oracle and an inspiration. Bravo to the brilliant Lauren Bravo!


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]]> Our guest today is absolutely WAM's kind of woman. She thinks deeply and generously about feminism, fashion and friendship. From her first book, 'What Would The Spice Girls Do', to her latest page-turner, 'Probably Nothing', she's an oracle and an inspiration. Bravo to the brilliant Lauren Bravo!


Join Club WAM on patreon/womenaremad for ad-free listening and benefits galore!

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]]> S5 E6 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen S5 E6 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen Fri, 20 Sep 2024 03:00:59 GMT 13:50 66eb0049ac1794db110692f6 true https://womenaremad.org 66eb0049ac1794db110692f6 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 dear-wam-7 Dear WAM 7: What(thef*ck)sApp full 5 6 Are you being driven nuts by WhatsApp?


What does this mean?


And what does a group mean, anyway? Do humans like them?


All this... You know the drill.



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]]> Are you being driven nuts by WhatsApp?


What does this mean?


And what does a group mean, anyway? Do humans like them?


All this... You know the drill.



PLUS join Club WAM for ad-free listening and benefits galore!


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]]> S5 E5 Lisa Moorish says it all. S5 E5 Lisa Moorish says it all. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 03:00:33 GMT 47:20 66e6ea272e655d1044335145 true https://womenaremad.org 66e6ea272e655d1044335145 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e5-lisa-moorish-says-it-all Lisa Moorish says it all. full 5 5 Lisa Moorish knows music. Since she was 16, she's lived and breathed the London music scene, and says now she can't imagine doing anything else. But she's never sold her story, and leaves us tantalised and ever-intrigued.


Today, she shares her feelings on everything from the patriarchy to possession.


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]]> Lisa Moorish knows music. Since she was 16, she's lived and breathed the London music scene, and says now she can't imagine doing anything else. But she's never sold her story, and leaves us tantalised and ever-intrigued.


Today, she shares her feelings on everything from the patriarchy to possession.


Join Club WAM for member benefits including ad-free listening, discounts on sisterhood circles and choosing our next Substack topic.


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]]> S5 E4 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen S5 E4 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen Fri, 13 Sep 2024 03:00:38 GMT 16:43 66e0be9af684e0b75958814f true https://womenaremad.org 66e0be9af684e0b75958814f 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e4-dear-wam-with-salima-and-jen Dear WAM 6: F*ck The Male Gaze full 5 4 Women. This one is gonna make you wanna throw some stuff. It just is.


Not all men.


But. Always Men.


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]]> Women. This one is gonna make you wanna throw some stuff. It just is.


Not all men.


But. Always Men.


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]]> S5 E3 Marianne Power on guilt parties and the body keeping the score. S5 E3 Marianne Power on guilt parties and the body keeping the score. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 03:00:31 GMT 35:32 66dd97f737239dbd08f5b11c true https://womenaremad.org 66dd97f737239dbd08f5b11c 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e3-marianne-power-on-guilt-parties-and-the-body-keeping-t Marianne Power on guilt parties and the body keeping the score. full 5 3 Marianne Power breaks and mends our hearts in equally beautiful measure. She's vulnerable, she's generous, she's deeply thoughtful.


Here, Marianne explains how her terror of being a bad person translated into physical illness, and how she's trying her hardest (with the help of Gabor Mate) to shake off those shackles.


Her new book, Love Me, absolutely captures everything WE love about Marianne. It's going to be a huge hit, and you need to be a part of that story.



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]]> Marianne Power breaks and mends our hearts in equally beautiful measure. She's vulnerable, she's generous, she's deeply thoughtful.


Here, Marianne explains how her terror of being a bad person translated into physical illness, and how she's trying her hardest (with the help of Gabor Mate) to shake off those shackles.


Her new book, Love Me, absolutely captures everything WE love about Marianne. It's going to be a huge hit, and you need to be a part of that story.



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]]> S5 E2 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen S5 E2 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:00:07 GMT 11:57 66d776c8a7a49825080eb6b4 true https://womenaremad.org 66d776c8a7a49825080eb6b4 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e2-dear-wam-with-salima-and-jen Dear WAM 5: This ship is going DOWN... full 5 2 Your fave agony pals are back. And today, they're scaling the rigging and frantically bailing. Coz this ship is going down! Or is it? Today, we look into the causes of anxiety, and try to see it a little differently. We also set YOU, dear listener, a September challenge...


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]]> Your fave agony pals are back. And today, they're scaling the rigging and frantically bailing. Coz this ship is going down! Or is it? Today, we look into the causes of anxiety, and try to see it a little differently. We also set YOU, dear listener, a September challenge...


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]]> S5 E1 Laura Smyth keeps it ALL real. S5 E1 Laura Smyth keeps it ALL real. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 03:00:19 GMT 46:56 66d48f66101d84cb256291ba true https://womenaremad.org 66d48f66101d84cb256291ba 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s5-e1-laura-smyth Laura Smyth keeps it ALL real. full 5 1 Laura Smyth is scaling the heights. Whether you've seen her on Jonathan Ross or Baby Reindeer, you'll definitely have seen her. And you'll definitely be seeing much more of her. Of that, we have no doubt. Today, Laura talks us through her thoughts on virtue signalling, class complexity and nerves manifesting as rage. Laura pushes the envelope and we can't wait to see where it takes her next.


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]]> Laura Smyth is scaling the heights. Whether you've seen her on Jonathan Ross or Baby Reindeer, you'll definitely have seen her. And you'll definitely be seeing much more of her. Of that, we have no doubt. Today, Laura talks us through her thoughts on virtue signalling, class complexity and nerves manifesting as rage. Laura pushes the envelope and we can't wait to see where it takes her next.


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]]> S4 E17 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen S4 E17 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen Fri, 30 Aug 2024 03:00:13 GMT 18:29 66d031a9ce373320451846f2 true https://womenaremad.org 66d031a9ce373320451846f2 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 s4-e17-dear-wam-with-salima-and-jen-my-best-friend-has-ghost Dear WAM 4: My best friend has ghosted me. full 4 17 We've had so many requests to carry on the agony aunt specials post-summer, that we're going to!


This one is about friendship. And more specifically, the end of a friendship.


If you've ever felt the anguished heartbreak of the end of a close platonic relationship, this one's for you...

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]]> We've had so many requests to carry on the agony aunt specials post-summer, that we're going to!


This one is about friendship. And more specifically, the end of a friendship.


If you've ever felt the anguished heartbreak of the end of a close platonic relationship, this one's for you...

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]]> S4 E16 Anna Motz: In the shadowlands of female violence. S4 E16 Anna Motz: In the shadowlands of female violence. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 03:00:00 GMT 38:41 63152768-63b7-11ef-a951-1fb95b589dda false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e523 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Anna Motz: In the shadowlands of female violence full 4 16 Anna Motz is the internationally-acclaimed therapist they make movies about.

For thirty years, she's treated violent women in prisons from London to New York, bringing us her wisdom through her clear-sighted and compassionate writing. Anna's high profile case studies include Baby P, Victoria Climbie and Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, and remind us of the truth behind the headlines.

Anna's warmth and humanity shine through in this conversation, as well as her own anger towards the systems which tell only part of the story. Her latest book, If Love Could Kill, exposes the disturbing truth behind female violence. And how misogyny, abuse and exploitation are knitted into the narrative.


On another note...


Day Retreat Alert

Feeling scorched by the summer? Or needing something to spice up a bleak autumn? Look no further. WAM promised you a workshop day... And we're so excited to now bring you exactly this.

We've teamed up with the gorgeous Ease Retreats to offer you a cosy refuge in the idyll of rural Oxfordshire. Come join us, as we make feelings fashionable with our workshop:

Your Feelings, Your Superpower.

We take an emotional deep-dive for the day, holding each other's hand (metaphorically if you prefer) feeding you cake (if you eat cake) and supporting you to explore it all - from rage to fear to love. And everything in between. This is group therapy with a difference. This is safety, this is sisterhood. This is an opportunity to connect with your emotional apparatus, with your personal life toolkit - and learn just how much power, capability and confidence you possess.

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]]> Anna Motz is the internationally-acclaimed therapist they make movies about.

For thirty years, she's treated violent women in prisons from London to New York, bringing us her wisdom through her clear-sighted and compassionate writing. Anna's high profile case studies include Baby P, Victoria Climbie and Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, and remind us of the truth behind the headlines.

Anna's warmth and humanity shine through in this conversation, as well as her own anger towards the systems which tell only part of the story. Her latest book, If Love Could Kill, exposes the disturbing truth behind female violence. And how misogyny, abuse and exploitation are knitted into the narrative.


On another note...


Day Retreat Alert

Feeling scorched by the summer? Or needing something to spice up a bleak autumn? Look no further. WAM promised you a workshop day... And we're so excited to now bring you exactly this.

We've teamed up with the gorgeous Ease Retreats to offer you a cosy refuge in the idyll of rural Oxfordshire. Come join us, as we make feelings fashionable with our workshop:

Your Feelings, Your Superpower.

We take an emotional deep-dive for the day, holding each other's hand (metaphorically if you prefer) feeding you cake (if you eat cake) and supporting you to explore it all - from rage to fear to love. And everything in between. This is group therapy with a difference. This is safety, this is sisterhood. This is an opportunity to connect with your emotional apparatus, with your personal life toolkit - and learn just how much power, capability and confidence you possess.

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]]> S4 E15 SUMMER SPECIAL : Dear WAM with Salima and Jen S4 E15 SUMMER SPECIAL : Dear WAM with Salima and Jen Fri, 23 Aug 2024 03:00:00 GMT 14:07 e156b8f4-5fd3-11ef-aa04-234adb5169e0 false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e524 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 SUMMER SPECIAL : Dear WAM with Salima and Jen full 4 15 The winter gets a bad rap. But here at WAM, we know what's what. We know the cruel kick the summer can deliver. It's long, it's lonely, it's emotionally fraught. While we're all allegedly having such a damn good time.

Today, we extend a helping hand 'cross the wildfires of the season, and bring you another special ep to ease the load. WAM hunkers down beside you, offers you some raspberry ripple, and holds your hand while you dip a toe in that probably quite icy water.

Coz WAMsters, we're in this together.

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]]> The winter gets a bad rap. But here at WAM, we know what's what. We know the cruel kick the summer can deliver. It's long, it's lonely, it's emotionally fraught. While we're all allegedly having such a damn good time.

Today, we extend a helping hand 'cross the wildfires of the season, and bring you another special ep to ease the load. WAM hunkers down beside you, offers you some raspberry ripple, and holds your hand while you dip a toe in that probably quite icy water.

Coz WAMsters, we're in this together.

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]]> S4 E14 Laura Dockrill shows us how to see. S4 E14 Laura Dockrill shows us how to see. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 03:00:00 GMT 41:53 353396e4-5bf7-11ef-ada9-43fbf719bb78 false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e525 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Laura Dockrill shows us how to see. full 4 14 Laura Dockrill could just be our favourite human ever.

Her humanity, intelligence and wisdom shine through in her children's books, but we also love what happens when Laura offers this up to adults. From her performance poetry, to What Have I Done? (which explores Laura's own experience of postpartum psychosis) to her latest book I Love You I Love You I Love You. Where Laura's whip-smart writing captures the pain, highs and nostalgia of adolescent love with heady accuracy.

To speak with Laura is to be transported into this same world of realness and passion. Laura Dockrill knows how to see. And she knows how to live.

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]]> Laura Dockrill could just be our favourite human ever.

Her humanity, intelligence and wisdom shine through in her children's books, but we also love what happens when Laura offers this up to adults. From her performance poetry, to What Have I Done? (which explores Laura's own experience of postpartum psychosis) to her latest book I Love You I Love You I Love You. Where Laura's whip-smart writing captures the pain, highs and nostalgia of adolescent love with heady accuracy.

To speak with Laura is to be transported into this same world of realness and passion. Laura Dockrill knows how to see. And she knows how to live.

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]]> S4 E13 SUMMER SPECIAL : Dear WAM with Salima and Jen TRIGGER WARNING S4 E13 SUMMER SPECIAL : Dear WAM with Salima and Jen TRIGGER WARNING Fri, 16 Aug 2024 03:00:00 GMT 13:12 0493fac4-5977-11ef-810e-6bc725a59f9c false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e526 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 SUMMER SPECIAL : Dear WAM with Salima and Jen TRIGGER WARNING full 4 13 Hop aboard for another WAM Agony Aunt Special!

Trigger warning : FEELINGS will be discussed...

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]]> Hop aboard for another WAM Agony Aunt Special!

Trigger warning : FEELINGS will be discussed...

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]]> S4 E12 Laila Rouass on celebrity, values and domestic dynamics. S4 E12 Laila Rouass on celebrity, values and domestic dynamics. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 03:00:00 GMT 38:37 0e415e00-58bd-11ef-a1a6-a79b5383d84c false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e527 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Laila Rouass on celebrity, values and domestic dynamics. full 4 12 From Footballers Wives to Walford, Laila Rouass is a stalwart of British screens. We ask how she navigates emotion behind the tabloids flashbulb, and get the lowdown on steering a family through the minefield of celebrity.

Rouass is warm and witty and beautiful on the inside. As well as on the outside. Which, never fear, we do interrogate!

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]]> From Footballers Wives to Walford, Laila Rouass is a stalwart of British screens. We ask how she navigates emotion behind the tabloids flashbulb, and get the lowdown on steering a family through the minefield of celebrity.

Rouass is warm and witty and beautiful on the inside. As well as on the outside. Which, never fear, we do interrogate!

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]]> S4 E11 SUMMER SPECIAL: Dear WAM with Salima and Jen S4 E11 SUMMER SPECIAL: Dear WAM with Salima and Jen Fri, 09 Aug 2024 03:00:00 GMT 14:38 34f0872a-55b0-11ef-98e0-df5be4d94632 false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e528 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 SUMMER SPECIAL: Dear WAM with Salima and Jen full 4 11 As promised, we've finally got the WAM Agony Aunt service off the ground. Kicking off with a listener's dilemma: namely, constantly comparing herself to others.

Tune in if this feels familiar. Or even if it doesn't. Maybe you'll just feel smug and very evolved. Either way, it's win-win!

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]]> As promised, we've finally got the WAM Agony Aunt service off the ground. Kicking off with a listener's dilemma: namely, constantly comparing herself to others.

Tune in if this feels familiar. Or even if it doesn't. Maybe you'll just feel smug and very evolved. Either way, it's win-win!

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]]> S4 E10 Viv Groskop on confidence, cold soup and creativity-crushing capitalism. S4 E10 Viv Groskop on confidence, cold soup and creativity-crushing capitalism. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 03:00:00 GMT 38:23 2179ce66-531e-11ef-be40-b7e3f0e41d7a false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e529 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Viv Groskop on confidence, cold soup and creativity-crushing capitalism. full 4 9

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]]> S4 E9 Nell Hudson on sexual staring, grey areas and feeling her power. S4 E9 Nell Hudson on sexual staring, grey areas and feeling her power. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:00:00 GMT 50:16 b009f202-4d13-11ef-bd88-f7249ba189a3 false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e52a 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Nell Hudson on sexual staring, grey areas and feeling her power. full 4 8 Nell Hudson: actor, writer, jazz singer, feminist.

You've loved watching her in Outlander, Victoria and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. You've loved listening to her at Ronnie Scott's and on tour with Jools Holland. You've adored her writing in Just For Today. Now you can enjoy her mini seminar on what makes her furious. Nell is truly the voice of her generation, on everything from the pleasure gap to sexual staring, to men pretending they fancy her dog when they actually fancy her.

Her points are compellingly articulate and productive. And we want more more more.

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]]> Nell Hudson: actor, writer, jazz singer, feminist.

You've loved watching her in Outlander, Victoria and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. You've loved listening to her at Ronnie Scott's and on tour with Jools Holland. You've adored her writing in Just For Today. Now you can enjoy her mini seminar on what makes her furious. Nell is truly the voice of her generation, on everything from the pleasure gap to sexual staring, to men pretending they fancy her dog when they actually fancy her.

Her points are compellingly articulate and productive. And we want more more more.

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]]> S4 E8 Jameela Jamil on cancel culture, the beauty standard and (never) dumbing down. S4 E8 Jameela Jamil on cancel culture, the beauty standard and (never) dumbing down. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 03:00:00 GMT 1:07:30 72ec2dc4-4776-11ef-95e2-6bc8b559bafc false https://shows.acast.com/women-are-mad/episodes/66cee5f96723d2516556e52b 66cee5f96723d2516556e52b 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Jameela Jamil on cancel culture, the beauty standard and (never) dumbing down. full 4 8 The Good Place to She-Hulk, to her feminist activism and powerful work with I Weigh, we applaud her. She's somehow a sort of divine hybrid of Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem and Beyonce. Flaws and all.

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]]> The Good Place to She-Hulk, to her feminist activism and powerful work with I Weigh, we applaud her. She's somehow a sort of divine hybrid of Taylor Swift, Gloria Steinem and Beyonce. Flaws and all.

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]]> S4 E7 DJ Paulette breaks the silence on misogyny and racism in the music industry. S4 E7 DJ Paulette breaks the silence on misogyny and racism in the music industry. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 03:00:00 GMT 56:53 61f95f78-4212-11ef-8d65-6fecddf3981c false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e52c 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 DJ Paulette breaks the silence on misogyny and racism in the music industry. full 4 7 DJ Paulette is a legend of the UK's dance music scene. She's one of the nation's first black female DJs, revered for her unmatched charisma behind the decks. Her memoir, Welcome To The Club, launched earlier this year, and lifts the lid on the misogyny and racism of the music industry, whilst honouring the frequently unseen women ensuring the turntable stays spinning.

In this episode, Paulette discusses the need to speak up, and her feelings about the pressure to do so. She talks of the childhood which both equipped and didn't equip her for the fight which lay ahead, the paths not travelled, and the importance of a fabulous lipstick.

DJ Paulette. We salute you.

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]]> DJ Paulette is a legend of the UK's dance music scene. She's one of the nation's first black female DJs, revered for her unmatched charisma behind the decks. Her memoir, Welcome To The Club, launched earlier this year, and lifts the lid on the misogyny and racism of the music industry, whilst honouring the frequently unseen women ensuring the turntable stays spinning.

In this episode, Paulette discusses the need to speak up, and her feelings about the pressure to do so. She talks of the childhood which both equipped and didn't equip her for the fight which lay ahead, the paths not travelled, and the importance of a fabulous lipstick.

DJ Paulette. We salute you.

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]]> <![CDATA[S4 E6 BONUS EPISODE: NUDITY WARNING Salima and Jen chat anger on the eve of Jen's book launch. NUDITY WARNING]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT 35:26 7d2d2f6e-3fc8-11ef-a60f-bfc4dbd41543 false https://shows.acast.com/women-are-mad/episodes/66cee5f96723d2516556e52d 66cee5f96723d2516556e52d 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 full 4 6 Does any of the following ring true:

You could have been PM, if you didn't have to sort out so many nits and asthmas inhalers.

You need your female friends possibly more than you need your own lungs.

Guilt is much more available to you than anger.

Without your sense of humour, you'd be dead.

If so, listen up!

PS If naked men suddenly walking into your conversation scare you, this is a trigger warning.

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]]> Does any of the following ring true:

You could have been PM, if you didn't have to sort out so many nits and asthmas inhalers.

You need your female friends possibly more than you need your own lungs.

Guilt is much more available to you than anger.

Without your sense of humour, you'd be dead.

If so, listen up!

PS If naked men suddenly walking into your conversation scare you, this is a trigger warning.

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]]> S4 E5 Kathy Lette on women as wonderbras, the power of revenge, and words as weapons. S4 E5 Kathy Lette on women as wonderbras, the power of revenge, and words as weapons. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT 37:03 03fac792-3c84-11ef-a06f-ab1f0ea3485b false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e52e 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Kathy Lette on women as wonderbras, the power of revenge, and words as weapons. full 4 5 Kathy Lette IS a superpower. Not only has she penned 20 novels, she's got thee honorary doctorates and has a cocktail named after her.

In this episode, she stuns us with her brilliance, wit, expansive mind and love of other women. She talks being mansplained, condescended to, and bucking expectations.

Kathy's latest novel, The Revenge Club, is described by comedian Jo Brand as 'Fast moving and frothing with the fun kind of female fury'. It tells a joyful tale of women whose careers have been variously destroyed by men, deciding to get even.

We're addicted to Kathy's energy, belief in the sisterhood and wisdom. She brings it all to us here by the bucket load. Get involved!

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]]> Kathy Lette IS a superpower. Not only has she penned 20 novels, she's got thee honorary doctorates and has a cocktail named after her.

In this episode, she stuns us with her brilliance, wit, expansive mind and love of other women. She talks being mansplained, condescended to, and bucking expectations.

Kathy's latest novel, The Revenge Club, is described by comedian Jo Brand as 'Fast moving and frothing with the fun kind of female fury'. It tells a joyful tale of women whose careers have been variously destroyed by men, deciding to get even.

We're addicted to Kathy's energy, belief in the sisterhood and wisdom. She brings it all to us here by the bucket load. Get involved!

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]]> S4 E4 Carole Radziwill on dynasty, tragedy and Real Housewives of New York S4 E4 Carole Radziwill on dynasty, tragedy and Real Housewives of New York Tue, 02 Jul 2024 05:06:08 GMT 47:19 ccaccdbc-36b6-11ef-9db3-df3384fd657e false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e52f 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Carole Radziwill on dynasty, tragedy and Real Housewives of New York full 4 4 Do you adore RHONY? And do you adore Carole Radziwill? Then you'd better get yourselves here.

It's such a thrill to have Carole with us, and she doesn't disappoint. She talks being part of an aristocratic dynasty, how she navigated the greatest tragedy of her life, and the tear-down of women by the patriarchy.

This ep of WAM lifts the lid on life behind the scenes of the huge reality TV show, including the envy and desire for destruction which haven't changed much since the days of Austen or Wharton. The tragedy in Carole's own life is beautifully documented in her book, What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship and Love, of which Oprah writes, 'Radziwill gets at the essence of what matters - friendship, compassion, destiny.' We explore the emotional impact of Carole's experiences, and hear about what makes her mad...

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]]> Do you adore RHONY? And do you adore Carole Radziwill? Then you'd better get yourselves here.

It's such a thrill to have Carole with us, and she doesn't disappoint. She talks being part of an aristocratic dynasty, how she navigated the greatest tragedy of her life, and the tear-down of women by the patriarchy.

This ep of WAM lifts the lid on life behind the scenes of the huge reality TV show, including the envy and desire for destruction which haven't changed much since the days of Austen or Wharton. The tragedy in Carole's own life is beautifully documented in her book, What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship and Love, of which Oprah writes, 'Radziwill gets at the essence of what matters - friendship, compassion, destiny.' We explore the emotional impact of Carole's experiences, and hear about what makes her mad...

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]]> S4 E3 Nina Stibbe on defending your kids, under-the-radar rage and shunning Big Days S4 E3 Nina Stibbe on defending your kids, under-the-radar rage and shunning Big Days Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT 58:16 8a545530-316f-11ef-8d12-175281c85a54 false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e530 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Nina Stibbe on defending your kids, under-the-radar rage and shunning Big Days full 4 3 We are like two kids in a sweet shop today. Nina Stibbe has been our long-time girl crush, and this is our TayTay moment. Nina's new book, Went To London, Took The Dog: The Diary of a 60-Year-Old Runaway is out in paperback this week, and we urge you all to get ye to a copy ASAP.

Nina brings her special blend of wit and warmth to this convo, which roams across such diverse topics as having a mental age of 11, her prudishness around sex and the response of certain men to her success as a writer. Nina's work was recently adapted by Nick Hornby into the hit BBC1 show Love, Nina starring Helena Bonham Carter, and feels in general like a deep and hilarious heart-to-heart with your dearest gal pal. Nina Stibbe is the absolute bomb.

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]]> We are like two kids in a sweet shop today. Nina Stibbe has been our long-time girl crush, and this is our TayTay moment. Nina's new book, Went To London, Took The Dog: The Diary of a 60-Year-Old Runaway is out in paperback this week, and we urge you all to get ye to a copy ASAP.

Nina brings her special blend of wit and warmth to this convo, which roams across such diverse topics as having a mental age of 11, her prudishness around sex and the response of certain men to her success as a writer. Nina's work was recently adapted by Nick Hornby into the hit BBC1 show Love, Nina starring Helena Bonham Carter, and feels in general like a deep and hilarious heart-to-heart with your dearest gal pal. Nina Stibbe is the absolute bomb.

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]]> S4 E2 Jennifer Esposito on apologising, Hollywood and Women of the Mafia S4 E2 Jennifer Esposito on apologising, Hollywood and Women of the Mafia Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT 54:06 3d95f408-2c09-11ef-be95-5bc0265e1103 false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e531 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Jennifer Esposito on apologising, Hollywood and Women of the Mafia full 4 2 Today, we talk to the powerhouse that is Jennifer Esposito. Actor, writer, producer and director of the summer's most-talked about cinematic debut Fresh Kills, Esposito is an unstoppable force. And we want more more more.

In this episode, we talk women's compulsive need to apologise, and what that does to us and our self-worth. Esposito discusses what she's done to break that cycle, and to help other women do the same. We talk the realities of being a woman in Hollywood, and what it takes to get a project like Fresh Kills to the screen. In Esposito's case, 15 years and re-mortgaged home.

Fresh Kills is currently in cinemas across the US and is an absolute life-changer. Hurry to watch, our friends across the pond!

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]]> Today, we talk to the powerhouse that is Jennifer Esposito. Actor, writer, producer and director of the summer's most-talked about cinematic debut Fresh Kills, Esposito is an unstoppable force. And we want more more more.

In this episode, we talk women's compulsive need to apologise, and what that does to us and our self-worth. Esposito discusses what she's done to break that cycle, and to help other women do the same. We talk the realities of being a woman in Hollywood, and what it takes to get a project like Fresh Kills to the screen. In Esposito's case, 15 years and re-mortgaged home.

Fresh Kills is currently in cinemas across the US and is an absolute life-changer. Hurry to watch, our friends across the pond!

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]]> S4 E1 Poorna Bell on wrestling, real friendship and race S4 E1 Poorna Bell on wrestling, real friendship and race Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT 48:11 e0d05b52-2724-11ef-acaf-f322d787eb04 false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e532 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Poorna Bell on wrestling, real friendship and race full 4 1 Poorna Bell is a gladiator.

In her real life, and also in the way she courageously handles her most painful and confronting emotions.

In this conversation, we explore Poorna's experience of her own rage, from the smallest transgressions related to parking spaces and the crush to exit planes, to the heartbreaking anguish of losing her partner to addiction. Poorna shares how her relationship with exercise, and particularly wrestling, challenges conditioned bonds of femininity, and offers her psychological release.

About our guest:

Poorna ia an award-winning journalist, author and former UK Executive Editor and Global Lifestyle Head for HuffPost. Poorna has published three non-fiction books, and her second novel, This Is Fine, is out this month! We were lucky enough to be sent early copies, and absolutely devoured it. We know that you will love this woman and her work as much as we do.


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]]> Poorna Bell is a gladiator.

In her real life, and also in the way she courageously handles her most painful and confronting emotions.

In this conversation, we explore Poorna's experience of her own rage, from the smallest transgressions related to parking spaces and the crush to exit planes, to the heartbreaking anguish of losing her partner to addiction. Poorna shares how her relationship with exercise, and particularly wrestling, challenges conditioned bonds of femininity, and offers her psychological release.

About our guest:

Poorna ia an award-winning journalist, author and former UK Executive Editor and Global Lifestyle Head for HuffPost. Poorna has published three non-fiction books, and her second novel, This Is Fine, is out this month! We were lucky enough to be sent early copies, and absolutely devoured it. We know that you will love this woman and her work as much as we do.


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]]> S3 E13 Philippa Perry on admin, automobiles and the authority gap S3 E13 Philippa Perry on admin, automobiles and the authority gap Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT 47:09 e4cf5c8e-204a-11ef-9785-53d55c7611fe false https://shows.acast.com/women-are-mad/episodes/66cee5f96723d2516556e533 66cee5f96723d2516556e533 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 full 3 13 What makes psychotherapist and writer Philippa Perry really mad? Online admin, self-service check outs and you'd better not call her 'feisty'. 

With a unique blend of acerbic wit and radical empathy, Philippa brings fascinating insight to the many different ways the patriarchy messes with our sanity. From men telling us we're not feeling what we're feeling to being judged for the way we dress (asking for it!) and the fact that we will NEVER be taken as seriously as a man...especially if we're driving a car.


About our guest:

Philippa Perry is a national treasure. This psychotherapist, writer, broadcaster and agony aunt has put the nation (nay the world) on the couch. Her best-selling book 'The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read', has sold more than 1.3 million copies worldwide. She has presented several TV documentaries and her latest publication is ‘The Book You Want Everyone You Love To Read.’ She is an agony aunt for both Red Magazine and The Observer serving up regular doses of warmth and wisdom in answer to the public's conundrums.




Presenters: Jennifer Cox & Salima Saxton


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]]> What makes psychotherapist and writer Philippa Perry really mad? Online admin, self-service check outs and you'd better not call her 'feisty'. 

With a unique blend of acerbic wit and radical empathy, Philippa brings fascinating insight to the many different ways the patriarchy messes with our sanity. From men telling us we're not feeling what we're feeling to being judged for the way we dress (asking for it!) and the fact that we will NEVER be taken as seriously as a man...especially if we're driving a car.


About our guest:

Philippa Perry is a national treasure. This psychotherapist, writer, broadcaster and agony aunt has put the nation (nay the world) on the couch. Her best-selling book 'The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read', has sold more than 1.3 million copies worldwide. She has presented several TV documentaries and her latest publication is ‘The Book You Want Everyone You Love To Read.’ She is an agony aunt for both Red Magazine and The Observer serving up regular doses of warmth and wisdom in answer to the public's conundrums.




Presenters: Jennifer Cox & Salima Saxton


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]]> <![CDATA[S3 E11 Emma Gannon on 'feeling her edges' and why she loves crying]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT 44:06 bfc8e6f4-1621-11ef-bffe-37a1cf7e5891 false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e534 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 full 3 11 Emma Gannon is a prodigy. From her Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction titles The Success Myth and Multi-Hyphen Method to her award-winning podcast CtrlAltDelete, she easily secured her Forbes' 30 under 30 ranking. Emma's new book 'A Year of Nothing' gives a moving account of why she had no choice but to switch off, go underground, and find joy and wisdom in mundane pleasures. Described as the 'voice of a generation' by Eat Pray Love's Elizabeth Gilbert, she enchants her audience with wisdom and insight. Which she brought to this episode by the bucketload. We adored hearing about why she loves crying, how she doesn't let anger burn her out and how she's still working on her boundaries.


SHOW NOTES:

A bit more about Emma Gannon...

Emma Gannon is a Sunday Times bestselling and award-winning author of non-fiction (The Success Myth) and novels (OLIVE) published by HarperCollins & Penguin. Her new book A Year of Nothing is OUT NOW. A former columnist for The Sunday Times, Emma has written for Vanity Fair, ELLE, Vogue, The Guardian, The Telegraph, Stylist and Harper’s Bazaar.

Her newsletter The Hyphen is the #5th most popular literature Substack globally. It is one of the first newsletters in the UK to have thousands of paid subscribers. Alongside writing, she hosts creativity retreats in the UK and globally.

Emma's new book 'A Year of Nothing' is a moving account of why she had no choice but to switch off, go underground, and find joy and wisdom in mundane pleasures. Split over two books and four seasons, Emma writes with warmth about dog borrowing, dopamine dressing, learning how to swim (again), choosing to be child free, tuning into nature and much more. https://www.poundproject.co.uk/shop/a-year-of-nothing


Presenters: Jennifer Cox & Salima Saxton


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]]> Emma Gannon is a prodigy. From her Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction titles The Success Myth and Multi-Hyphen Method to her award-winning podcast CtrlAltDelete, she easily secured her Forbes' 30 under 30 ranking. Emma's new book 'A Year of Nothing' gives a moving account of why she had no choice but to switch off, go underground, and find joy and wisdom in mundane pleasures. Described as the 'voice of a generation' by Eat Pray Love's Elizabeth Gilbert, she enchants her audience with wisdom and insight. Which she brought to this episode by the bucketload. We adored hearing about why she loves crying, how she doesn't let anger burn her out and how she's still working on her boundaries.


SHOW NOTES:

A bit more about Emma Gannon...

Emma Gannon is a Sunday Times bestselling and award-winning author of non-fiction (The Success Myth) and novels (OLIVE) published by HarperCollins & Penguin. Her new book A Year of Nothing is OUT NOW. A former columnist for The Sunday Times, Emma has written for Vanity Fair, ELLE, Vogue, The Guardian, The Telegraph, Stylist and Harper’s Bazaar.

Her newsletter The Hyphen is the #5th most popular literature Substack globally. It is one of the first newsletters in the UK to have thousands of paid subscribers. Alongside writing, she hosts creativity retreats in the UK and globally.

Emma's new book 'A Year of Nothing' is a moving account of why she had no choice but to switch off, go underground, and find joy and wisdom in mundane pleasures. Split over two books and four seasons, Emma writes with warmth about dog borrowing, dopamine dressing, learning how to swim (again), choosing to be child free, tuning into nature and much more. https://www.poundproject.co.uk/shop/a-year-of-nothing


Presenters: Jennifer Cox & Salima Saxton


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]]> S3 E10 Cally Beaton on sitting with difficult emotions and being underestimated S3 E10 Cally Beaton on sitting with difficult emotions and being underestimated Tue, 14 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT 39:25 64f92c0c-10a4-11ef-bef3-d7fba95a6cc1 false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e535 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 The host of the brilliant Namaste Motherfuckers talks the trickiness of staying with our most unbearable feelings, patriarchy in coffee shops and smashing up beans bags with baseball bats. full 3 10 It was while working for Comedy Central that Cally Beaton had a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers, then 81. Rivers inspired her to ditch the high-powered job as a TV exec and follow her dream. So it was that as a 45 year old single parent, Cally first took to the stage, quickly cementing her position as one of the most exciting and original new stand-ups in the UK.

In this conversation with the deeply authentic Cally we talk about the breakdown she had in her mid forties and how she recovered from it. As she says, 'the coping strategies I'd used for the first 45 of my years weren't working so I had to find new ones.'

We also analyse why she, like many women, finds it so hard to access her anger and the power of actually sitting with your emotions, no matter how hard it is.

Cally's hit podcast show Namaste Motherfuckers brings together the worlds of self-help and business and deftly showcases her talent for connection and empathy. We get bucket loads of that here. If you're looking to bring some wit and wisdom into your life, look no further.


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]]> It was while working for Comedy Central that Cally Beaton had a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers, then 81. Rivers inspired her to ditch the high-powered job as a TV exec and follow her dream. So it was that as a 45 year old single parent, Cally first took to the stage, quickly cementing her position as one of the most exciting and original new stand-ups in the UK.

In this conversation with the deeply authentic Cally we talk about the breakdown she had in her mid forties and how she recovered from it. As she says, 'the coping strategies I'd used for the first 45 of my years weren't working so I had to find new ones.'

We also analyse why she, like many women, finds it so hard to access her anger and the power of actually sitting with your emotions, no matter how hard it is.

Cally's hit podcast show Namaste Motherfuckers brings together the worlds of self-help and business and deftly showcases her talent for connection and empathy. We get bucket loads of that here. If you're looking to bring some wit and wisdom into your life, look no further.


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]]> S3 E9 Clover Stroud on the frustrations of feeling invisible S3 E9 Clover Stroud on the frustrations of feeling invisible Tue, 07 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT 33:00 a805a20a-0b9f-11ef-b99a-6b12a6ca4c78 false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e536 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Journalist and award-winning memoirist Clover Stroud gets to the heart of the issue: How do women square the desire to be fully present for family, with their personal fulfilment and ambitions? full 3 9 Clover Stroud is all about big landscapes and big feelings. Through her writing, she consistently and poignantly captures the smallness and largeness of life - from The Wild Other to this year's The Giant On The Skyline. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss everything from pulling dirty clothes from under beds to how we live alongside tragedy.

Clover's new book is out now!

The Giant on the Skyline: A stunning memoir about the meaning of home from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Red of my Blood.

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]]> Clover Stroud is all about big landscapes and big feelings. Through her writing, she consistently and poignantly captures the smallness and largeness of life - from The Wild Other to this year's The Giant On The Skyline. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss everything from pulling dirty clothes from under beds to how we live alongside tragedy.

Clover's new book is out now!

The Giant on the Skyline: A stunning memoir about the meaning of home from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Red of my Blood.

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]]> S3 E8 Stacey Heale: A special episode on death and life. S3 E8 Stacey Heale: A special episode on death and life. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT 53:29 d7005a1a-0563-11ef-8bc6-1b11863a9f2b false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e537 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Season 3 Episode 8 In this special episode, we talk the gritty realities of death, losing a partner and what life looks like on the other side. full 3 8

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]]> <![CDATA[S3 E7 Jess Phillips MP on anger as a love language, relishing a row & the horrors of the dishwasher drawer.]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT 34:31 802e9174-00b4-11ef-8023-cfd8e6255cee false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e538 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 We are privileged to speak to the Labour MP, Jess Phillips, with whom we enjoy talking everything from the rules of parliament to the rules of dishwashers full 3 7 To date, only a third of UK MPs are female and only one reads the names of murdered women annually in parliament. Despite rates of domestic abuse more than doubling since 2016. She's spoken up for abortion rights, she's spoken up for sex workers. She's spoken against having an international men's day. Women, this woman has your back. This episode, we are privileged to speak to the Labour MP, Jess Phillips, with whom we enjoy talking everything from the rules of parliament to the rules of dishwashers.

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]]> To date, only a third of UK MPs are female and only one reads the names of murdered women annually in parliament. Despite rates of domestic abuse more than doubling since 2016. She's spoken up for abortion rights, she's spoken up for sex workers. She's spoken against having an international men's day. Women, this woman has your back. This episode, we are privileged to speak to the Labour MP, Jess Phillips, with whom we enjoy talking everything from the rules of parliament to the rules of dishwashers.

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]]> <![CDATA[S3 E6 Deborah Joseph on challenging beauty stereotypes & channelling rage in her forties]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT 33:00 c44cf18e-fa9c-11ee-b7e4-d3eb23260178 false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e539 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 We talk racism and sexism in the beauty industry with the game-changing Deborah Joseph, award-winning editor of Glamour UK full 3 6

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]]> <![CDATA[S3 E5 Claire Cohen on the truth about female friendship & why it's ok to get cross with our friends]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 06:56:00 GMT 41:01 18875378-f59f-11ee-b2c9-7fa75637a2f2 false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e53a 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 full 3 5 Claire Cohen is one of the foremost voices of this generation on the female experience. She writes on everything from friendship to our physical suffering. Her book BFF: The Truth About Female Friendships explores the reality of maintaining and even sometimes ending friendships, interviewing the likes of Emma Barnett and Pandora Sykes, to form a manifesto on the relationships which get us through.

Claire's award-winning journalism has set the campaigning agenda for women's health, on topics from endometriosis to medical sexism. She writes regularly for The Times, The Guardian and Vogue, winning the British Society of Magazine Editors' Womens' Editor Of The Year Award. Listen in to find yourself a new BFF.

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]]> Claire Cohen is one of the foremost voices of this generation on the female experience. She writes on everything from friendship to our physical suffering. Her book BFF: The Truth About Female Friendships explores the reality of maintaining and even sometimes ending friendships, interviewing the likes of Emma Barnett and Pandora Sykes, to form a manifesto on the relationships which get us through.

Claire's award-winning journalism has set the campaigning agenda for women's health, on topics from endometriosis to medical sexism. She writes regularly for The Times, The Guardian and Vogue, winning the British Society of Magazine Editors' Womens' Editor Of The Year Award. Listen in to find yourself a new BFF.

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]]> S3 E4 Heidi Clements on increasing the visibility of women over 50 and confronting conflicts head on S3 E4 Heidi Clements on increasing the visibility of women over 50 and confronting conflicts head on Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT 39:43 af5ac56e-ef7d-11ee-bb8c-2ff9909660b7 false https://womenaremad.org 66cee5f96723d2516556e53b 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 full 3 4 Pro-ageing storyteller and Hollywood screenwriter Heidi Clements is an oracle of wisdom and honesty. She uses social media to dispense her incredible learnings on life and love whilst getting dressed in fashion-forward accoutrements. There's something powerful about this intimate act; the creation of a safe, shared, feminine space. She has so much to teach about understanding, compassion and not standing for bullsh*t. To Women Are Mad, this woman is an icon. If you haven't yet heard what she has to say, you're going to want to.

Recorded in February 2024

TW: Sexual abuse

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]]> Pro-ageing storyteller and Hollywood screenwriter Heidi Clements is an oracle of wisdom and honesty. She uses social media to dispense her incredible learnings on life and love whilst getting dressed in fashion-forward accoutrements. There's something powerful about this intimate act; the creation of a safe, shared, feminine space. She has so much to teach about understanding, compassion and not standing for bullsh*t. To Women Are Mad, this woman is an icon. If you haven't yet heard what she has to say, you're going to want to.

Recorded in February 2024

TW: Sexual abuse

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]]> S3 E3 Kelechi Okafor on femme-hating legislation and racism in publishing S3 E3 Kelechi Okafor on femme-hating legislation and racism in publishing Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT 47:13 dd703b6c-ea20-11ee-b7e4-7754bd7b35ac false https://womenaremad.org/ 66cee5f96723d2516556e53c 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Kelechi Okafor is an actor, writer and social commentator. Her book Edge of Here explores with limitless scope the experience of contemporary Black womanhood. full 3 3 Join us for a vibrant discussion about justice and womanhood with woman of the hour Kelechi Okafor. Kelechi Okafor is an actor, writer and social commentator. Her book Edge of Here explores with limitless scope the experience of contemporary Black womanhood. Whilst her children's book Strong Like Me encourages children to celebrate all forms of strength. In this episode, Kelechi Okafor brings her unrivalled insight and laser-sharp thinking to issues of race, justice and womanhood.

It's not often you hear women carving out a space to dig deep into race politics. Especially with warmth, love and humour. Kelechi Okafor sets a high but exceptionally inclusive bar.

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]]> Join us for a vibrant discussion about justice and womanhood with woman of the hour Kelechi Okafor. Kelechi Okafor is an actor, writer and social commentator. Her book Edge of Here explores with limitless scope the experience of contemporary Black womanhood. Whilst her children's book Strong Like Me encourages children to celebrate all forms of strength. In this episode, Kelechi Okafor brings her unrivalled insight and laser-sharp thinking to issues of race, justice and womanhood.

It's not often you hear women carving out a space to dig deep into race politics. Especially with warmth, love and humour. Kelechi Okafor sets a high but exceptionally inclusive bar.

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]]> S3 E2 Jessica Knappett on passive aggression from people (and furniture!) and the challenges of having it all S3 E2 Jessica Knappett on passive aggression from people (and furniture!) and the challenges of having it all Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:00:00 GMT 46:09 d8a1b644-e51e-11ee-b82a-5f07356e8411 false https://womenaremad.org/ 66cee5f96723d2516556e53d 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Jessica Knappett is a comedian, actress and writer, who’s wowed us in some of the best British comedy of this century, from Avoidance to Taskmaster to the Inbetweeners movie to her own long-running sitcom Drifters full 3 2 Jessica Knappett is a comedian, actress and writer, who’s wowed us in some of the best British comedy of this century, from Avoidance to Taskmaster to the Inbetweeners movie to her own long-running sitcom Drifters. In this episode the extremely talented Jessica Knappett talks about having it all (or not) and passive aggression from people and furniture.

Knappett is the creator, writer, executive producer, and star of the E4 sitcom Drifters, in which she played Meg. She has described the show as a semi-autobiographical and therapeutic re-writing of her own history.

Knappett played Lisa in The Inbetweeners Movie and appeared in the Alan Partridge Movie Alpha Papa and the TV film Irreversible. Jessica's appearances on panel shows include 8 Out of 10 Cats, Hypothetical, and The Last Leg. She was a contestant on the seventh season of Dave's comedy gameshow Taskmaster, falling off the stage during a task in one episode. The stage extension was later named The Knappett in her honour.

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]]> Jessica Knappett is a comedian, actress and writer, who’s wowed us in some of the best British comedy of this century, from Avoidance to Taskmaster to the Inbetweeners movie to her own long-running sitcom Drifters. In this episode the extremely talented Jessica Knappett talks about having it all (or not) and passive aggression from people and furniture.

Knappett is the creator, writer, executive producer, and star of the E4 sitcom Drifters, in which she played Meg. She has described the show as a semi-autobiographical and therapeutic re-writing of her own history.

Knappett played Lisa in The Inbetweeners Movie and appeared in the Alan Partridge Movie Alpha Papa and the TV film Irreversible. Jessica's appearances on panel shows include 8 Out of 10 Cats, Hypothetical, and The Last Leg. She was a contestant on the seventh season of Dave's comedy gameshow Taskmaster, falling off the stage during a task in one episode. The stage extension was later named The Knappett in her honour.

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]]> S3 E1 Bryony Gordon talks everything from running with boobs to bullying S3 E1 Bryony Gordon talks everything from running with boobs to bullying Mon, 11 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT 39:40 eefc450e-da6e-11ee-b088-0771538643de false https://shows.acast.com/women-are-mad/episodes/66cee5f96723d2516556e53e 66cee5f96723d2516556e53e 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 full 3 1 The memoirist Bryony Gordon is unparalleled in using her talent to bring the raw honesty of her experiences to other women. Generosity and a desire to help others shines through and defines her copious achievements. In this episode, Bryony talks everything from running with boobs to bullying. Bryony's new book, Mad Woman is the hotly anticipated follow-up to bestseller, Mad Girl.

Since 2006, Gordon has written the "Notebook" column which appears each Thursday in The Daily Telegraph, as well as additional special features. In 2007, Gordon was shortlisted for Young Journalist of the Year, at the British Press Awards.

In June 2014, Gordon published her first book, The Wrong Knickers: A Decade of Chaos, a memoir. In 2016, Gordon published her second book, Mad Girl, a memoir about her struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia, alopecia and drug dependency.

This episode was recorded in March 2024.


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]]> The memoirist Bryony Gordon is unparalleled in using her talent to bring the raw honesty of her experiences to other women. Generosity and a desire to help others shines through and defines her copious achievements. In this episode, Bryony talks everything from running with boobs to bullying. Bryony's new book, Mad Woman is the hotly anticipated follow-up to bestseller, Mad Girl.

Since 2006, Gordon has written the "Notebook" column which appears each Thursday in The Daily Telegraph, as well as additional special features. In 2007, Gordon was shortlisted for Young Journalist of the Year, at the British Press Awards.

In June 2014, Gordon published her first book, The Wrong Knickers: A Decade of Chaos, a memoir. In 2016, Gordon published her second book, Mad Girl, a memoir about her struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia, alopecia and drug dependency.

This episode was recorded in March 2024.


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]]> <![CDATA[S2, Ep14 Stacey Duguid, Author of 'In Pursuit of Happiness' and award-winning columnist]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT 33:13 dc68747c-c424-11ee-bec1-6fee38a62268 false https://shows.acast.com/women-are-mad/episodes/66cee5f96723d2516556e53f 66cee5f96723d2516556e53f 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Stacey Duguid speaks her mind. And we love it. She’s a wise and welcome voice in the notoriously fickle world of fashion. Here, she shares her feelings on everything from parenting to Instagram oversteps. full 2 14 Stacey Duguid speaks her mind. And we love it. She’s a wise and welcome voice in the notoriously fickle world of fashion. Here, she shares her feelings on everything from parenting to Instagram oversteps.

In 2004, Stacey joined British ELLE as Fashion Editor and during this time, she wrote the award-winning column, Mademoiselle, Confessions of an ELLE girl. Featuring on the back cover of ELLE for half a decade, the column was a fictionalised version of her life as a single woman living in London. She was the Fashion Editor of British ELLE magazine for 10 years. Stacey is regularly commissioned to write for the Sunday Times Style, where she trials fashion trends with her signature humour.

Stacey’s debut book, In Pursuit of Happiness, is an honest and often humorous journey of divorce and dating, or, of mating, motherhood, marriage, money and mayhem.

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]]> Stacey Duguid speaks her mind. And we love it. She’s a wise and welcome voice in the notoriously fickle world of fashion. Here, she shares her feelings on everything from parenting to Instagram oversteps.

In 2004, Stacey joined British ELLE as Fashion Editor and during this time, she wrote the award-winning column, Mademoiselle, Confessions of an ELLE girl. Featuring on the back cover of ELLE for half a decade, the column was a fictionalised version of her life as a single woman living in London. She was the Fashion Editor of British ELLE magazine for 10 years. Stacey is regularly commissioned to write for the Sunday Times Style, where she trials fashion trends with her signature humour.

Stacey’s debut book, In Pursuit of Happiness, is an honest and often humorous journey of divorce and dating, or, of mating, motherhood, marriage, money and mayhem.

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]]> S2, Ep13 Alison Spittle, Comedy Writer and Comedian S2, Ep13 Alison Spittle, Comedy Writer and Comedian Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT 32:13 659bbbe2-ba06-11ee-ab01-07c1fcb7d7a8 false https://shows.acast.com/women-are-mad/episodes/66cee5f96723d2516556e540 66cee5f96723d2516556e540 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Comedian du jour Alison Spittle is simmering with jokes and probably rage...she doesn’t know what the burning sensation is! full 2 13 Alison Spittle is has an eye for the absurd. From her stand-up to her TV work to her play-writing, Alison offers a new angle. Much of her anger focuses on injustice, and she talks to us about the misogyny and harassment she’s faced within her industry. As well as what she’s done about it. 

Voted one of British Comedy Guide’s best reviewed artists of the Edinburgh Fringe, this funny woman has appeared on You’re Dead To Me, Guilty Feminist and The Gargle. She’s the co-host of BBC Sounds’ hugely popular Wheel of Misfortune podcast with Kerry Katona. She's currently on tour around the UK with her ridiculously funny show Soup, centred around her love of this hot liquidy food stuff.

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]]> Alison Spittle is has an eye for the absurd. From her stand-up to her TV work to her play-writing, Alison offers a new angle. Much of her anger focuses on injustice, and she talks to us about the misogyny and harassment she’s faced within her industry. As well as what she’s done about it. 

Voted one of British Comedy Guide’s best reviewed artists of the Edinburgh Fringe, this funny woman has appeared on You’re Dead To Me, Guilty Feminist and The Gargle. She’s the co-host of BBC Sounds’ hugely popular Wheel of Misfortune podcast with Kerry Katona. She's currently on tour around the UK with her ridiculously funny show Soup, centred around her love of this hot liquidy food stuff.

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]]> S2, Ep12 Rebecca Reid, Author of The Power of Rude S2, Ep12 Rebecca Reid, Author of The Power of Rude Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT 30:54 a978a7fa-b9fa-11ee-9209-bfa9cb256dbd false https://shows.acast.com/women-are-mad/episodes/66cee5f96723d2516556e541 66cee5f96723d2516556e541 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Does fear of being ‘rude’ stop you from saying what you really feel? We discuss how being overly polite can result in pent up anger. And we explore how refreshing and releasing it can be to say what you actually think. full 2 12 Rebecca Reid's journalistic truth-telling and infamous debates with Piers Morgan are the stuff of legend. Her book, The Power of Rude, is a WAM must-read.

When journalist Rebecca Reid sushed a man who was speaking over her on Good Morning Britain the tabloids labelled her as ‘Rude Rebecca’. Tarred with this label, she got to wondering if the fear of being rude is actually holding women back?

In her brilliant book, The Power of Rude, Rebecca discusses the way women are constantly worrying about being polite. And how the fear of being rude leads us to uncomfortable and even self-destructive situations. For example, the woman who let her cousin practice kissing on her (because she didn't want to be rude!) and the vegan woman who ate an entire pork chop (because she didn't want to be rude!).

Join us as we discuss how this inability to be ‘rude’ results in pent up anger. And we explore how refreshing and releasing it can be to say what you actually think.

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]]> Rebecca Reid's journalistic truth-telling and infamous debates with Piers Morgan are the stuff of legend. Her book, The Power of Rude, is a WAM must-read.

When journalist Rebecca Reid sushed a man who was speaking over her on Good Morning Britain the tabloids labelled her as ‘Rude Rebecca’. Tarred with this label, she got to wondering if the fear of being rude is actually holding women back?

In her brilliant book, The Power of Rude, Rebecca discusses the way women are constantly worrying about being polite. And how the fear of being rude leads us to uncomfortable and even self-destructive situations. For example, the woman who let her cousin practice kissing on her (because she didn't want to be rude!) and the vegan woman who ate an entire pork chop (because she didn't want to be rude!).

Join us as we discuss how this inability to be ‘rude’ results in pent up anger. And we explore how refreshing and releasing it can be to say what you actually think.

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]]> S2, Ep11 Hatty Ashdown, Comedian, Writer, Host of Funny Mummies Podcast S2, Ep11 Hatty Ashdown, Comedian, Writer, Host of Funny Mummies Podcast Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:00:00 GMT 35:42 2b8944aa-9e64-11ee-a923-fba80eeedb48 false https://shows.acast.com/women-are-mad/episodes/66cee5f96723d2516556e542 66cee5f96723d2516556e542 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Comedian Hatty Ashdown on how to be a good ally when someone is going through loss and why lack of empathy makes her mad full 2 11

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]]> S2, Ep10 Shappi Khorsandi; Comedian and Author of Scatter Brain S2, Ep10 Shappi Khorsandi; Comedian and Author of Scatter Brain Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:00:00 GMT 53:34 199238c2-ae51-11ee-982f-c7723575f417 false https://shows.acast.com/women-are-mad/episodes/66cee5f96723d2516556e543 66cee5f96723d2516556e543 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Comedian and author Shaparak Khorsandi muses on what repressing her rage has meant for her life and career full 2 10 British comedian and author Shaparak Khorsandi has a rare talent for bringing the unlikely together in a seamless and poignant way. In this episode, she deftly uses the skill to steer us through the reality of romance, and what repressing her rage has meant for her life and career. A must-listen.

Trigger warning: sexual assault

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]]> British comedian and author Shaparak Khorsandi has a rare talent for bringing the unlikely together in a seamless and poignant way. In this episode, she deftly uses the skill to steer us through the reality of romance, and what repressing her rage has meant for her life and career. A must-listen.

Trigger warning: sexual assault

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]]> S2, Ep9 Sara Barron; Comedian and Writer S2, Ep9 Sara Barron; Comedian and Writer Wed, 03 Jan 2024 06:00:00 GMT 34:37 baca2f1a-9d9e-11ee-adfd-3b90421e545d false https://shows.acast.com/women-are-mad/episodes/66cee5f96723d2516556e544 66cee5f96723d2516556e544 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 full 2 9

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]]> S2, Ep8 Donna Ashworth, Poet and Sunday Times Bestselling Writer S2, Ep8 Donna Ashworth, Poet and Sunday Times Bestselling Writer Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:00:00 GMT 45:04 a90e8c54-9c2b-11ee-af0f-2bf0f1dd958b false https://shows.acast.com/women-are-mad/episodes/66cee5f96723d2516556e545 66cee5f96723d2516556e545 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 full 2 8 If school successfully killed your love of poetry, Donna Ashworth is the woman to resurrect it. Donna's ability to absolutely capture the joy and pain of daily life has in turn captured the nation's hearts, as evidenced by her bestselling anthologies. Here, Donna talks us through what makes her mad, from family role-casting to women tearing each other down. We absolutely fell in love with Donna's clarity of thought and passion, and we're sure you will too.


Note: The intro to this episode was recorded December 2023. The interview with Donna was recorded in October 2023.

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]]> If school successfully killed your love of poetry, Donna Ashworth is the woman to resurrect it. Donna's ability to absolutely capture the joy and pain of daily life has in turn captured the nation's hearts, as evidenced by her bestselling anthologies. Here, Donna talks us through what makes her mad, from family role-casting to women tearing each other down. We absolutely fell in love with Donna's clarity of thought and passion, and we're sure you will too.


Note: The intro to this episode was recorded December 2023. The interview with Donna was recorded in October 2023.

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]]> S2, Ep7 Sangeeta Pillai, Creator of Award Wining Feminist Platform Soul Sutras S2, Ep7 Sangeeta Pillai, Creator of Award Wining Feminist Platform Soul Sutras Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT 45:25 261c184e-8c94-11ee-90ad-538d1b476581 false https://shows.acast.com/women-are-mad/episodes/66cee5f96723d2516556e546 66cee5f96723d2516556e546 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 full 2 7

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]]> <![CDATA[S2, Ep6 Sophie Heawood, Writer, Journalist and Author of 'The Hungover Games']]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:00:00 GMT 49:46 5f223710-8c92-11ee-b088-ffeeca8d0d41 false https://shows.acast.com/women-are-mad/episodes/66cee5f96723d2516556e547 66cee5f96723d2516556e547 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 full 2 6

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]]> S2, Ep5 Minna Dubin, Author of Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood S2, Ep5 Minna Dubin, Author of Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT 33:49 27fd2b2e-8c91-11ee-a98f-077f9744b249 false https://shows.acast.com/women-are-mad/episodes/66cee5f96723d2516556e548 66cee5f96723d2516556e548 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 full 2 5 Minna Dubin is the author of bestselling Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood. We discuss how Minna’s candid exploration of her own anger during the pandemic resonated with women across the globe. Along the way we dig into the importance of female friendship and how men get scared when we express the full spectrum of our emotions.

Recorded on 20th September 2023

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]]> Minna Dubin is the author of bestselling Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood. We discuss how Minna’s candid exploration of her own anger during the pandemic resonated with women across the globe. Along the way we dig into the importance of female friendship and how men get scared when we express the full spectrum of our emotions.

Recorded on 20th September 2023

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]]> S2, Ep4 Gail Porter, Nineties Icon, TV Presenter and Mental Health Campaigner S2, Ep4 Gail Porter, Nineties Icon, TV Presenter and Mental Health Campaigner Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT 37:27 3282f074-87be-11ee-a033-5f697cdf8e83 false https://auddy.com/shows/inspiration/women-are-mad 66cee5f96723d2516556e549 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 We are joined by fearless campaigner and nineties icon Gail Porter for a frank discussion about press intrusion, politics and the power of being polite full 2 4 Our guest this week personifies both resilience and kindness. Through her own struggles, she offers hope to others. From her ambassadorship of mental health and homelessness charities, to her newly forged comedy career, this woman never stops giving. Gail Porter’s anger is directed mostly towards social injustice, and she targets little of it towards those who have wronged her. We were bowled over by this woman, and think you will be too.


Episode recorded: Monday 9th October 2023

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]]> Our guest this week personifies both resilience and kindness. Through her own struggles, she offers hope to others. From her ambassadorship of mental health and homelessness charities, to her newly forged comedy career, this woman never stops giving. Gail Porter’s anger is directed mostly towards social injustice, and she targets little of it towards those who have wronged her. We were bowled over by this woman, and think you will be too.


Episode recorded: Monday 9th October 2023

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]]> <![CDATA[S2, Ep3 Soraya Chemaly; award-winning writer and activist; and author of 'Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger']]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT 47:22 87bc4124-8248-11ee-b99a-03afd4f955d0 false https://shows.acast.com/women-are-mad/episodes/66cee5f96723d2516556e54a 66cee5f96723d2516556e54a 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 full 2 3 Soraya Chemaly is the feminist voice of our time. Her extraordinary capacity to see the whole picture with unrivalled clarity serves as an inspiration to us all. Soraya's authenticity and bravery are beacons of light in a turbulent global situation, and her book Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger, is our bible at WAM HQ. 

This conversation was recorded on 6th October 2023 and covers a range of topics from how men react to women's anger and the power that anger has to drive change.

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]]> Soraya Chemaly is the feminist voice of our time. Her extraordinary capacity to see the whole picture with unrivalled clarity serves as an inspiration to us all. Soraya's authenticity and bravery are beacons of light in a turbulent global situation, and her book Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger, is our bible at WAM HQ. 

This conversation was recorded on 6th October 2023 and covers a range of topics from how men react to women's anger and the power that anger has to drive change.

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]]> <![CDATA[S2, Ep2 Dr. Louise Newson, Menopause Expert & Women's Health Campaigner]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT 36:36 78ca9a3c-7cd3-11ee-9046-5f502d549534 false https://shows.acast.com/women-are-mad/episodes/66cee5f96723d2516556e54b 66cee5f96723d2516556e54b 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Dr. Louise Newson shares what makes her angry from medical gaslighting, to the shutdown she faces within the profession. As well as some great tips for managing your hormonal health. full 2 2 This episode is a Women's Health Special. Our guest has brought the menopause into public conversation. Now, she's bringing it to ours. Her tireless work and dedication to women's health is awe-inspiring. But this wouldn't be Women Are Mad without asking Dr Louise Newson what makes HER angry. From medical gaslighting, to the shutdown she faces within the profession, Dr Newson shares all. As well as some great tips to listeners for managing their own hormonal health. 

Recorded in September 2023

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]]> This episode is a Women's Health Special. Our guest has brought the menopause into public conversation. Now, she's bringing it to ours. Her tireless work and dedication to women's health is awe-inspiring. But this wouldn't be Women Are Mad without asking Dr Louise Newson what makes HER angry. From medical gaslighting, to the shutdown she faces within the profession, Dr Newson shares all. As well as some great tips to listeners for managing their own hormonal health. 

Recorded in September 2023

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]]> <![CDATA[S2, Ep1 Helen Serafinowicz, Co-Creator & Co-Writer of BAFTA-winning Motherland]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT 49:29 d1fbeffe-7777-11ee-addd-1b4bb1d104a2 false https://shows.acast.com/women-are-mad/episodes/66cee5f96723d2516556e54c 66cee5f96723d2516556e54c 66cee5f5d0fb9f3ed3c6b641 Brilliant comedy writer Helen Serafinowicz shares what makes her angry, from podcasts, to kitchen extensions, and even the sound of people eating full 2 1 Do you love Motherland? Then you're going to love our convo with show writer Helen Serafinowicz! Helen shares what makes her mad, from ghosts to kitchen extensions to the sound of people eating. To the realities of campaigning to amend abortion laws. Helen is wry, sharp and, much like her hit TV show, highly relatable.

Recorded on 25th September 2023

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]]> Do you love Motherland? Then you're going to love our convo with show writer Helen Serafinowicz! Helen shares what makes her mad, from ghosts to kitchen extensions to the sound of people eating. To the realities of campaigning to amend abortion laws. Helen is wry, sharp and, much like her hit TV show, highly relatable.

Recorded on 25th September 2023

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