She and Her

Episode 83: She & Her Finale

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 14:48:46 GMT

We come to you one very last time to talk about ending this five-year-long creative endeavor! We reflect on what the podcast and radio show has meant for our friendship, relationship with our moms and friends, and development of our creative voices. Most importantly we say thank you to all the listeners who’ve come along on this journey. We love y'all.

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Episode 82: 'All Is Well'- Cocktails & Covid Ft. Charly Lowry

Wed, 20 May 2020 10:30:00 GMT

Musician and Native American activist Charly Lowry joins us to close out our mini season. She shares why her quarantine has been literally life-changing: she got a kidney transplant she's been waiting for for years. We all reflect on how the slowness of lockdown has opened up new artistic and creative pursuits, and of course, we share what media we've been loving.

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Episode 81: Cocktails and Covid ft. Comedian Erin Terry of Eyes Up Here Comedy

Thu, 14 May 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Comedian and founder of Eyes Up Here Comedy show Erin Terry joins us again to discuss her recent elopement and the challenges of finding comedy and producing virtual stand-up shows in the era of coronavirus.

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Episode 80: Cocktails & Covid ft. 'Survivor' Dr. Alison

Thu, 07 May 2020 10:30:00 GMT

Dr. Alison Raybould spent 37 days on a deserted island in 2018 while competing on "Survivor." Earlier this year, she was quarantined for 14 days in her house due to potential COVID-19 exposure. She reflects on how different life is for her now and what it's like to be a doctor during a pandemic. Plus, we all share the TV that is getting us through lockdown!

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Episode 79: Cocktails and Covid ft. Monet Noelle

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:00:14 GMT

Artist, activist, and Durham, North Carolina mover and shaker Monet Noelle Marshall returns to share how her art practice is evolving during the COVID-19 pandemic; what cooking has offered her during this period of staying at home; why we ought to be wary of rise & grind culture in the era of pandemic. This miniseries checking in with some of our past guests is giving us LIFE right now, and we hope it brings you some warm feelings too!

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Episode 78: Cocktails & Covid & #QuaranTAY

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:30:00 GMT

The one and only Laura Lee (from our online dating episodes) returns to share how a life-size cardboard cutout of Taylor Swift is helping her pass the days in quarantine; what it's like moving back in to her childhood bedroom; and how the world of online dating is adapting to COVID-19. This miniseries checking in with some of our past guests is giving us LIFE right now, and we hope it brings you some warm feelings too.

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Episode 77: Cocktails and Covid ft. Crosby Lupton

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 14:17:12 GMT

Is sheltering in place slowly driving you mad? Us too. Which is exactly why we’re bringing back some of our favorite guests to discuss life in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. We premiere this new mini-series with our friend Crosby who came on the show several years ago to reveal a family secret that changed her life. In an ironic twist of fate, the person at the center of that family secret is what brought her out of New York City a few weeks before it became the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. Sit down, have a drink, and join us for some laughs and human connection. We need it now more than ever, and we know you do too!

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Episode 76: Season Finale With THE MOMS

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT

We send you off for the holidays and close out our season with THE MOMS. Sheila and Rebecca share what they've been up to, reflect on recent episodes and ask us about the future of the show and our friendship.

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Episode 75: Do Not Shave For Your Gynecologist

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Contraception. Abortion. Fertility. We ask your pressing questions about sex and reproduction to Dr. Dalia Brahmi, a family medicine physician and reproductive specialist. She also walks us through a day in the life of an abortion provider in the South.

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Episode 74: No Shade To Annie Leibovitz

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Kennedi Carter is a rising star. Her stunning photographs explore blackness, beauty and love, and they have catapulted her to Instagram fame. They've also landed her in Essence, Fader and Vogue Italia. The kicker? She's only 20 years old. In this episode we talk with Kennedi about the evolution of her relationship to photography, the power of visual storytelling, and what she's up to next.

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Episode 73: Your Poop Questions Answered

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Anita’s dad loves to talk about poop. He’s a gastroenterologist who proudly dons a poop-themed apron, drives a car with a poop-themed license plate, and even had poop designs on his birthday cake. He joins us in this episode to answer our burning questions about gut health, from why period poop is so weird, to why some people's farts smell worse than others.

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You Can Begin Again

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Alexandra Zagbayou’s life changed forever the summer she started middle school. A beautiful childhood filled with stability and joy took a turn when her family had to flee the Ivory Coast because of growing civil unrest. They landed in North Carolina for what was supposed to be a few months. She’s lived here ever since.Twenty years later, Alexandra has made a life and a name for herself as an activist and organizer in Durham, North Carolina. We spoke with her about new beginnings, coming to terms with her past, and committing to a life of honorable work. Meet Alexandra.

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Episode 71: Discover Your Queendom and Make Your Presence Known: A Conversation With Charly Lowry

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:00:18 GMT

Singer-songwriter Charly Lowry grew up in a swampy part of North Carolina best known as the home of the Lumbee Native American Tribe. Her roots in Robeson County have shaped her musical career, from a stint on American Idol more than a decade ago to her spiritually-infused solo work today. Sandra and Anita talk with Charly about her meditations on grief, art and living a full life.

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Episode 70: Growing Up With Social Media...The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 17:43:57 GMT

What does it mean to grow up with social media? Sandra sits down with three teenagers for a conversation about how they use and feel about social media. Turns out she has more in common with them than she thought.

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Episode 69: Kids These Days

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 21:50:23 GMT

What are the kids talking about these days? But really. Anita sits down with our new intern Luci Jones for a conversation about wokeness in high school, being biracial and bisexual, and whether a gender neutral world is possible.

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Episode 68: Summer Updates

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:30:00 GMT

Sandra and Anita catch up about their summer activities, reproductive justice and sex ed in North Carolina, and what it means to be a so-called objective journalist in this era.

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Episode 67: From NC To Netflix: Meet Gender Nonbinary Actor Lachlan Watson

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Gender non-binary teen Lachlan Watson joins us for our season closer to share their journey from small-town acting gigs to landing a major Hollywood role as Susie Putnam in "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina." They share what it’s like to be one of a handful of nonbinary actors and how they approach acting in a show about magic.

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Episode 66: Nudity Is No Big Deal

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 11:44:30 GMT

Naomi Prioleau is a self-described "black, vegan nudist." Despite whatever eyebrows it may raise, for her nudism is about liberation, freedom from judgment, and a loving relationship with her body. She joins us to share why everyone should try living in a nudist colony at least once.

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Episode 65: America's Failing Moms, And They're Pushing Back

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:00:00 GMT

How is society failing mothers? Where do men and fathers fit into the picture? And why should we all be angry about it? Journalist Katherine Goldstein joins us to answer these questions and talk about her brand new podcast “The Double Shift,” which aims to challenge how society sees mothers and how mothers see themselves.

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Episode 64: Online Dating for Women Seeking Women

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Some of the stereotypes about lesbian dating are true according to one of our listeners. Andrea, a 26-year-od from Maryland, was inspired by our latest episode to share her experiences as a woman seeking other women online. In a voice memo she talks about the lesbian equivalent of the fish pic, unwanted threesome overtures, and other lesbian trends on Tinder.

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Episode 63: The Online Dating Veteran Returns

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 11:00:00 GMT

We laugh our way through a conversation about the woes and joys of dating online with an experienced swiper and return guest. Laura fills us in on her best stories and top tips, from how to dress for a first date to how meeting people IRL changed her pursuit of romance.

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Episode 62: Inside "Survivor" with Dr. Alison

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 05:00:00 GMT

Dr. Alison Raybould competed in “Survivor” to test her grit. She made it through 37 days of competition and joins us to answer all our burning questions, including what living on a deserted island taught her about her resolve, her body, and how women are represented on the TV show.

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Episode 61: This is 30

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 00:07:00 GMT

Last week we delivered Sandra to a newly minted decade. Our twenties are now behind us both and there are things we are dead set on leaving back there with them. What does it mean to transition to a new decade and what changes are we passionate about making to mark the occasion? Have we truly faced, integrated and moved beyond the emotional churn, turmoil and personal doubts of our twenties? Are we our own worst enemies? These are the things we discuss in the latest episode of the show.

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Episode 60: The Year In Review

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 21:59:03 GMT

The moms return for our final episode of 2018. We talk about the lessons we learned, the joy we discovered, and what our hopes are for 2019.

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Episode 59: Transforming Rage into Love with Artist Monét Noelle Marshall

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 12:33:15 GMT

Performance artist Monét Noelle Marshall isn't afraid to make you uncomfortable. She’s known for dynamic — and sometimes shocking — projects that examine race, gender and sexuality. Monet joins us to talk about being a black culture maker in the South and to preview the final installment of her three-part trilogy "Buy It Call It," which opens in Durham this week.

She & Her is a podcast and radio show written, produced and hosted by Sandra Davidson and Anita Rao. Original music by Cameron Laws and Sam Gerweck.

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Episode 58: The Community Alchemist

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 15:49:03 GMT

Introducing Heather Cook, a Durham-based creative. She talks about staying sane as a freelancer and mama, her philosophy on community activism, the importance of boundaries, and a forthcoming church that will bring together the arts and spirituality under one roof.

She & Her is a podcast and radio show written, produced and hosted by Sandra Davidson and Anita Rao. Original music by Cameron Laws and Sam Gerweck.

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Episode 57: Eat the Damn Croissant

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live without body-image issues? Us too. Our friend Laura Pellicer is the only woman we know who doesn’t have body anxiety. In this episode she shares her delightful - and instructive - philosophy and tips for loving and accepting your own body in its many different shapes and sizes.

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Young Feminist

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 11:00:00 GMT

Another thing bringing us joy this season? Sharp young feminists who give us hope for the future. Sandra and Anita introduce you to Eden, a 17-year-old who you'll wanna meet.

She & Her is a podcast and radio show written, produced and hosted by Sandra Davidson and Anita Rao. Original music by Cameron Laws and Sam Gerweck.

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Seasons of our Lives

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT

We're back and boy do we have a lot to talk about. From Kavanaugh to kombucha, we process current events, social media screen time, and the things in life that are bringing us joy.

She & Her is a podcast and radio show written, produced and hosted by Sandra Davidson and Anita Rao. Original music by Cameron Laws and Sam Gerweck.

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The Land I Trust, A Special Preview

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 10:05:00 GMT

People don’t often think of the South as a center of the environmental justice movement, but across our region, many activists are engaged in building a clean energy future. In a special preview of "The Land I Trust," a podcast series by the Sierra Club, meet some the southern women leading the charge.

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Disability Is Her Beat

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT

Wendy Lu was born with vocal cord paralysis, and for the first 22 years of her life she always had a caretaker around. In 2015, she moved to New York City alone to pursue her dream of becoming a big-time journalist. Meet Wendy Lu.

She and Her is a podcast and radio show produced and hosted by Sandra Davidson and Anita Rao in the studios of 104.7 WHUP Hillsborough, NC. Original music by Cameron Laws and Sam Gerweck.

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The Online Dating Episode

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Online dating ain’t for the faint of heart. Three women share their perspective on digital dating in our brand new episode. Swipe right on this one.

She and Her is a podcast and radio show produced and hosted by Sandra Davidson and Anita Rao in the studios of 104.7 WHUP Hillsborough, NC. Original music by Cameron Laws and Sam Gerweck.

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Anti-Anxiety

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:00:00 GMT

We raised your heart rate, and now we're going to lower it. Holistic health practitioner Carlee Lindell shares her tricks for managing anxiety. The key? Mindfulness.

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Anxiety Attack!

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 16:27:55 GMT

Sick and tired of panic, worry, and rumination? This one’s for you. We discuss our own anxiety with therapist Lillian Reuman and then hear from Sandra’s sister Liz, who reflects on a lifetime of dealing with anxiety.

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Guilt-Ridden

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 13:03:47 GMT

Guilt can impact how you see yourself, how you interact with the world, and what you believe you deserve. We hear from two women, including Anita's sister, who are working through dramatically different types of guilt.

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She & Her is an independent podcast and radio show hosted and produced by Sandra Davidson & Anita Rao. Episodes are recorded on in 104.7 WHUP FM, an independent radio station in Hillsborough, NC. Follow @sheandherradio on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. For a full catalog of shows, visit sheandherradio.com.

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How to Mom: Part Two

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:00:00 GMT

Most Mormon mothers stay at home to raise their children. Our guest, Emily Leslie, always planned to choose that path. But when Emily got pregnant the day before she was supposed to start a PhD program, two different visions for her life collided. She joined us to talk about reconciling faith and work while raising three kids.

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How to Mom: Part One

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT

Our friends are starting to have kids, and we’re still struggling to take care of our dogs. How do they make it work? We hear from Auriell, who first became a mother at 17 and now has five children, and Caroline, a first time mom with an infant.

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Legally Bound: Part Two

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 10:00:00 GMT

“I realized I didn’t want to be married to a cisgender man, honestly.” In the second part of our divorce series, we talk with Morgen Sedlacek. She married her college sweetheart, but in less than a year things fell apart. She talks about how marriage helped her untangle big questions about her sexuality and identity.

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Legally Bound: Part One

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT

“I didn’t want to be the person who called off the wedding.” In a juicy conversation for our two-part season premiere, 33-year-old Erin Terry opens up about her two divorces. She talks sex, religion, and how these experiences shaped her career in comedy.

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Coming on Tuesday: She & Her Season 3

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT

She & Her is back for a brand new season on Tuesday November 14th. Hosts and best friends Sandra Davidson and Anita Rao talk with millennial women about divorce, anxiety, motherhood, online dating and more. Subscribe to hear the latest episodes and follow along @sheandherradio on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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Episode 47: A Brotherhood, Not A Family

Mon, 29 May 2017 20:29:44 GMT

Jackie Bushore served in the military for four years. She joined Sandra and Anita in the fall of 2016 to talk about being in the military during the charged election cycle. In January, she reached back out to them because she had a story that she wanted to tell. Note: this episode does include descriptions of violence against women.

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Episode 46: #DogLife

Mon, 22 May 2017 12:45:13 GMT

Anna Keneda is a self-described “dog lady.” She takes us inside the world of dog shows and unpacks why the bond between humans and their animals is so strong.

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Episode 45: Are You My Mother?

Mon, 15 May 2017 10:00:00 GMT

A priest, the Miss Mississippi pageant, and an illegal adoption: Caroline Asher shares the epic story of how she found her mother's biological family.

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Behind Her Music: Tift Merritt

Mon, 08 May 2017 11:13:06 GMT

The beloved, Grammy nominated singer and writer Tift Merritt steps away from a jam-packed season of touring to take us behind her music. She discusses motherhood, creativity, feminism and the inspiration for her song "My Boat." Tift's new album, "Stitch of The World" is available wherever you stream or purchase music. Stay in touch with her at www.tiftmerritt.com and on Twitter and Instagram @tiftmerritt. Don't miss her essays about life and motherhood from the road via the Oxford American's new series The By and By.

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Episode 44: I'm Undocumented, and I'm Here to Do My Part.

Mon, 01 May 2017 10:52:09 GMT

Cris moved to Siler City, North Carolina from Guatemala when she was 6. Today, she is one of millions of DREAMers. She joined us to reflect on her relationship to North Carolina, and how her feelings about the United States have changed since the election.

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Bonus Episode: What’s Your Money Personality?

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 15:52:16 GMT

The first step to getting your money right is figuring out your money personality. We’re back again with financial planner Pamela Capalad. Find out if you are a Money Monk, an Avoider, a Worrier or an Amasser.

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Episode 42: The Budget Guru Gets Your Money Right

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 16:59:02 GMT

Tax day is here, and we’re trying to get our money RIGHT! Pam Capalad, a financial planner and founder of Brunch and Budget, joins us to answer our many, many questions about money.

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Episode 41: The Catcall

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 14:20:16 GMT

Harassment is a part of everyday life for women. This week we're examining this from three different perspectives. Meghan Modafferi shares an experimental audio short, MTV editor Julianne Ross tells her story of online harassment, and writer Jamila Reddy breaks down the "catcall."

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Episode 40: Yoga in Every Body, A Conversation with Jessamyn Stanley

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 11:37:45 GMT

Last year Sandra and Anita talked self-image, strength and southern feminism with body positivity advocate and yoga teacher Jessamyn Stanley. We revisit that conversation as Jessamyn gets ready to release her first book "Every Body Yoga."

Stay tuned next Monday for a brand new episode!

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About the show:

She & Her is a southern feminist podcast and radio show hosted by two best friends, Sandra Davidson and Anita Rao. Learn more by visiting sheandherradio.com and by following us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @sheandherradio. Find all our episodes on iTunes and Stitcher.

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Episode 39: Menstruation...Let's Talk About It

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 10:00:00 GMT

It’s that time of the month. Yes, at long last, we present a show all about periods. We discuss our own period stories and the cultural stigma of menstruation with microbiologists Katy Brown and Sarah Rhodes.

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Episode 38: Where Have The Big Voices Gone?

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 16:25:31 GMT

We continue Season 2 with opera singer Jemeesa Yarborough, who happens to be Anita’s roommate. She takes us behind the scenes of a rapidly-changing art form and walks us through how opera has changed her relationship with her body. Along the way we also learn that for women, pursuing opera-stardom requires great personal sacrifice.

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Episode 37: The Exclusive World of Debutantes

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 16:15:11 GMT

WE'RE BACK! In the first episode of Season 2, former debutante Anna Shelton-Ormond joins Sandra and Anita to unpack the mysterious, highly-gendered world of debutantes. Anna takes them behind the scenes into a world full of complex social rules and boundaries. Two former debutantes and the MOMS also chime in. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at @sheandherradio

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Bonus Episode: Composer Suad Bushnaq on Faith, Music & Moving to the South.

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 17:30:38 GMT

Sandra and Anita share an audio short from an interview with Suad Busnaq, one of the only female Arab composers in the world. She reflects on moving to the South, her music and her faith. Take a listen to Episode 7: Are You There God? to learn more about Suad.

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Behind Her Music: Skylar Gudasz

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 21:03:10 GMT

In an exclusive new series, Durham-based singer-songwriter Skylar Gudasz shares her song Aviary and the story behind it. Check out more of Skylar's beautiful music from Oleander, her much-raved-about album, on iTunes and Spotify, and keep up with her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @skylargudasz. Don't miss her perform on New Years Eve at First Night Raleigh from 8-10pm at Marbles Kids Museum!

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Episode 36: Ten Things That Got Us Through 2016 (A Holiday Special)

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 17:34:29 GMT

Anita and Sandra each share 10 things that got them through this wretched but memorable year. This is our last show of 2016. Happy Holidays to all! Stay up to date with us by following us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @sheandherradio!

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Episode 35: Fiddling and Feminism with Mandolin Orange's Emily Frantz

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 15:32:35 GMT

Emily Frantz, the multi-instrumentalist and vocalist of the duo Mandolin Orange, talks with Sandra and Anita about how she went from being a Suzuki-trained violinist to a dynamic fiddler. She takes them behind the scenes of the band, discusses being a woman in the music world, and performs three songs live in studio.

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Episode 34: Behind the Scenes of CRIMINAL with Phoebe Judge

Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:30:43 GMT

Phoebe Judge is the host of the smash-hit true-crime podcast CRIMINAL. She joins Sandra and Anita to talk about her lifelong relationship with radio, the success of CRIMINAL, women in podcasting, and how she's over people commenting on the sound of her voice. Sandra and Anita will join CRIMINAL, The Civilist and Scene on Radio for a live podcasting show in Durham on Thursday December 1 from 7pm-9pm. The event is free and you can RSVP at http://www.motorcomusic.com. We will see you there!!

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Episode 33: Nasty Women Take On The Election

Sat, 05 Nov 2016 14:03:53 GMT

Election Day is upon us, and in this episode four women share their thoughts on what this election season has stirred up in their personal and professional lives. We hear from an Army officer, a high school history teacher, a sociology graduate student and a college access specialist. We'll see you on the other side of Tuesday!

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Episode 32: Our First Birthday

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:43:11 GMT

Sandra and Anita have officially been hosting and producing She & Her for one year (woohoo!!). In this week’s episode, they take a step back to reflect on their best and worst moments and check back in with their first and most beloved guests, their moms.

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Episode 31: The Story of Our Stars with Chani Nicholas

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:11:14 GMT

When the inimitable astrologer Chani Nicholas started mapping the astrology for 2016, she describes thinking: WTF, this year is like twilight zone material. Chani is a trained astrologer and counselor whose weekly horoscopes look at how our modern-day lives intersect with the greater forces around us. Sandra and Anita ask her about her background, process, and what the hell is going on in the stars this year.

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Episode 30: The Art of Pizza and Protest

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 15:58:45 GMT

Tina Haver Currin doesn't believe social change happens with just a Facebook filter. She and her husband raise awareness about social issues in North Carolina through protest, community engagement and the arts. The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and people all around the world have taken notice. Tina co-founded Saturday Chores, the Airhorn Orchestra and Come Out & Show Them. The self-described troublemaker joins Sandra and Anita to discuss millennial protesting and the inspirational power of pizza.

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Episode 29: Call Us Queer

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 15:28:23 GMT

What does it mean to be queer in 2016? Does identifying as queer mean something different today, than it did in the past? It's Pride Week in North Carolina, and in this week's episode Monique Laborde, the show's summer intern, and her friend Kayla Miron talk with Sandra and Anita about what being queer millennial women means to them. We're proud to say that this episode was written and produced by Monique!

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Episode 28: On The Road

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:47:02 GMT

Sandra and Anita take you on the road with them as they travel to a wedding in rural, southwest Colorado. They discuss memorable childhood travel memories and share stories of their outdoor adventures, like stepping in cow poop.

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Episode 27: Why I Fight

Fri, 26 Aug 2016 13:56:21 GMT

Sandra and Anita talk with badass women martial artists about the many reasons why they fight. Brazilian jiu-jitsu world medalist Chela Tu talks with them about the world of grappling, ground fighting, and headlocking, and how fighting has transformed her relationship with her body.

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Episode 26: Family Secrets

Fri, 12 Aug 2016 17:12:05 GMT

Three years ago Crosby discovered a family secret that turned her world upside down. It dramatically impacted her finances and relationships with those closest to her. She joins us to talk about moving on from the secret that changed her life.

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Episode 25: Work Like A Man

Fri, 29 Jul 2016 11:40:52 GMT

Lauren Salter says she would lay down and die if that's what it took to protect the commercial fishing industry in North Carolina. For generations, her family's worked its coast as commercial fishermen, and she's dedicated her life to advocating to keep the trade alive. She joins us to discuss her work, and the challenges she's faced working within an industry dominated by men.

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Episode 24: Meet the Intern

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:05:13 GMT

Fate and feminist mentorship led Monique Laborde, our summer intern, to the show. This week, she joins She & Her to share part of her journey to feminism and some of favorite She & Her moments.

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Episode 23: An Unmothered Daughter

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 21:21:47 GMT

How do you grieve a loss that's been on the horizon for most of your life? Georgia Flaum, whose mother, Lauren, died four years ago this weekend, joins Sandra and Anita to answer this question and more. Check out the episode prequel for a StoryCorps conversation between Georgia and Lauren.

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Episode 22: An Unmothered Daughter, The Prequel

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:14:08 GMT

Lauren Reece Flaum lived with breast cancer for 17 years. She died on July 2, 2012, but before she passed, she and her daughter Georgia recorded an end-of-life conversation with StoryCorps. In a prequel to next week’s episode, ‘An UnMothered Daughter,’ Sandra and Anita share an intimate excerpt from their conversation. Next week, Georgia joins Sandra and Anita to reflect on her life since she lost her mother.

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Episode 21: Mipso's Libby Rodenbough On Coming Into Her Music

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 12:10:25 GMT

Libby Rodenbough is the fiddler for Mipso, a quartet of 'renegade traditionalists' based in Chapel Hill. She joins Sandra and Anita to perform live, discuss her relationship with music, and share the story behind how she joined the group. Photo by Baxter Miller of Bit & Grain

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Episode 20: Bridesmaids

Tue, 24 May 2016 17:37:53 GMT

Wedding season is upon us, and Sandra and Anita talk the good the bad and the ugly of being a bridesmaid with Anna Feagan, a veteran bridesmaid whose life - and summer wedding schedule -currently resembles the plot of 27 Dresses.

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Episode 19: Thank You, More Please

Sat, 07 May 2016 11:32:26 GMT

Mother's Day is just around the corner. Sandra and Anita are joined by feminist scholar Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz and their very own moms to reflect on the joys, struggles and politics of motherhood.

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Episode 18: The Radical Act of Self Care

Sat, 23 Apr 2016 04:00:00 GMT

Many women are socialized to put themselves last. But that comes at a social, emotional, and political cost, especially for women of color. Sandra and Anita are joined by Jamaica Gilmer of The Beautiful Project and Alexis Dennis, two women behind a new documentary exhibit that explores how Black women of different ages and walks of life practice and struggle with self care. The exhibit is inspired by poet and scholar Audre Lorde who describes self care as "an act of political warfare."

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Episode 17: Baby Got Books

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 20:09:26 GMT

Reading is a political act, and the world of publishing, which determines what gets in front of us to read, is a political field as rife with gender issues as any other industry in this country. A children's librarian, publisher and novelist join Sandra and Anita to share three perspectives on what it all means.

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Episode 16: To Be Young, Native and White

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 12:52:36 GMT

Meet Meredith McCoy, a native graduate student who joins Sandra and Anita to discuss growing up native, the problem with Pocahontas and historic trauma.

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Episode 15: A Case Of The Giggles

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 13:09:47 GMT

Sandra & Anita discuss AOL Instant Messenger screen names, broken bones, their teenage "rebellion" and the theracane.

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Episode 14: Do You Believe In Magic?

Fri, 11 Mar 2016 21:23:44 GMT

Sandra and Anita are joined by a healer and tarot card reader to discuss the world of magic. Not the Harry Potter kind...but the kind that exists around us everyday. While some may call it coincidence, Bakara Wintner believes there is a special kind of energy out there that we can tap into and seek guidance from.

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Episode 12: You're My Galentine

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 03:55:27 GMT

Anita & Sandra celebrate female friendship with the hosts of Call Your Girlfriend, who share the story of their friendship on the show, and with special Galentine's Love Letters from listeners. Prepare to feel warm, fuzzy and like you need to call YOUR girlfriend and tell her you love her. #Lylas.

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Episode 11: Return of the Moms

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 14:19:55 GMT

For a podcast exclusive, Anita's and Sandra's moms return to the show for a conversation about the first ten episodes of She & Her.

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Episode 10: Women Who LOL

Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:41:29 GMT

Hilarity ensues when three comics join Anita and Sandra to discuss the art of comedy.

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Episode 9: Define Slut

Fri, 08 Jan 2016 13:13:36 GMT

Slut is a word with implications. It's a word that cuts, isolates and degrades. It’s a word that minimizes women’s agency. This week Sandra and Anita are joined by three advocates who help them explore the power of the word“slut”—a word that harms individual lives and reveals larger truths about the contradictory and damaging rules our society has for women and sex.

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Episode 8: Rock—It's Not a Man's Club Anymore

Sat, 19 Dec 2015 03:37:04 GMT

For much of the 20th century rock music was a men's club. The feminist punk rock movement "Riot Grrl" helped change that and also paved the way for a new generation of rock musicians. Sandra and Anita profile "Girls Rock NC, "an organization that uses music to encourage young girls and trans and gender non-conforming youth to be creative, confident, and determine their own identity. They're also joined by Sarah Fuller, the lead guitarist and songwriter for the emerging band "See Gulls."

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Episode 7: Are You There God?

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 01:59:09 GMT

Are millennials the least religious generation? Sandra, Anita and women of four different faiths reflect on the transformative power of spirituality and religion.

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Episode 6: Hey Twin, We Got This

Fri, 04 Dec 2015 21:17:42 GMT

It's not easy for artists who bend and blend genre to find a home. Musician and poet shirlette ammons knows that struggle first hand and has joined forces with her twin sister, Shorlette Ammons to do something about it. Shorlette is a former librarian and food justice advocate, and the two are now blending their diverse talents in SugarQube Records, a Durham, NC-based independent record label founded earlier this year. SugarQube supports artists often underrepresented by both major and independent labels. The sisters joined us live in the studio to talk about the label, sisterhood, the intersection of performance and activism, and shirlette’s upcoming album Language Barriers, which will be co-released by SugarQube and Churchkey Records in February. Songs Featured: Earth Intro - shirlette ammons ft. Indigo Girls Language Barrier Segue - shirlette ammons ft. sookee Take a Chance - shirlette ammons

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Episode 5: We're Going Home

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 14:48:32 GMT

For the last six years of our friendship, we always seem to head in different directions for holiday homecomings. Every year, loss, significant others and big moves shape what and where we call home. In this episode, we talk about how our relationship to home has changed over time, and four women from around the world reflect on what they call home and why that matters.

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Episode 4: Get Me Bodied

Fri, 13 Nov 2015 23:33:13 GMT

Jessamyn Stanley --writer, yoga instructor and "fat femme"-- joined us this week. She asks, "What is beauty without the story behind it? What is truth without the journey?" Together we unpack that and more--the body positive movement, fat shaming, self-empowerment, self-image, Beyonce, Serena Williams, Nicki Minaj, Instagram and feminism in 2015. Jessamyn encourages us and her tens of thousands of social media followers to not engage with the haters, confront our own insecurities and love our bodies completely. Music: Good by Podington Bear; The Township Two Step by Brazzmatazz;

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Episode 3: Love Thy Spouse, But What About Their Name?

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 22:01:19 GMT

In the U.S. most women still adopt their husband’s surname as their own after getting married. In this episode, scholars Laurie Scheuble and David Johnson, a husband and wife team who have studied this phenomena for 25 years, reflect on the persistence of naming trends and attitudes. Blogger Rob Bensinger shares an alternative, millennial approach to marital naming. Caroline Phillips, who’s on the fence about whether to adopt her fiancee’s last name, opens up about her uncertainty, and three millennial women from across the country --two who adopted their husband’s last name and one who didn’t--share why they made the choices they did. This episode featured music by Podington Bear: "Budsbursting" "Caravan" "Winjammer" "Trickledown" "Filaments" "Chimera"

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Episode 1: Wear The Damn Bikini

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 22:43:58 GMT

Meet Anita Rao and Sandra Davidson, the hosts of She + Her, a show about millennial women hosted by two millennial women. You'll also get a special guest appearance by the two women who made them who they are today, their moms. Here's this week's playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/she%2Bher/playlist/15lV2aEXtqrc8Rl5u2lHKn

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