Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.
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Labor of Love: Supporting Maternal Well-Being in a Complex World
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Join Dr. Veronica “Vero” Pimentel, a practicing OB-GYN, vaccine expert, and pandemic mom, as she dives into the world of maternal and postpartum health. In each episode, Vero leads insightful conversations with health care professionals and experts to explore the latest trends, challenges, and breakthroughs in maternal immunization, emerging issues, and beyond. This Resource was supported by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Centers for Disease Control an ...
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Feminists Around the World: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
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10:01Recently, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists rejected federal funding in response to the current US administration's polices. We talk about what this means. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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The fabulous author and journalist E. Jean Carroll joins us to talk about her lawsuits against Donald Trump, her book 'Not my Type: One Woman vs. a President' and the power of laughter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Fictional Women Around the World: Astrid Hofferson
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14:11In the universe of How to Train Your Dragon, Astrid Hofferson is strong, competitive, brave and capable of growth. We saddle up and dig into her character. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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While fandom can provide community and so much more, it can also lead to unhealthy parasocial relationships. And even when healthy, girls are often demonized for it. We dig into some recent events and research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Whether it's pioneering vaccines or new technologies, women have made a significant impact in the medical field and our lives at large. In this classic episode, we highlight some women doing amazing work in the modern medicine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 3 (Chapter 4)
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31:15In the penultimate chapter, Tilda confronts the people who took her son and tries to get him back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Happy Hour #181: Embracing Childhood Too Late?
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17:01When is too late to start enjoying 'childish' things, especially if you didn't get to enjoy them in your childhood? Samantha and Anney chat about some recent experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Feminist Movie Wednesday: The Last Unicorn
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42:27This 1982 animated film - and a fave of Anney's as a kid - was often labeled an 'Anti-Disney' cartoon, and rightly so. The plot follows a unicorn searching for answers, a bumbling magician, and a woman struggling with her age. We delve into themes of love, regret and loneliness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Feminists Around the World: Veronica Gago
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12:44Today we highlight some of the many works and activism of Veronica Gago, how intersectionality plays into it all, and what we can learn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Monday Mini: What's Going on With the Tea Dating App?
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11:58Tea Dating Advice App is an app aimed only towards women that has caused a lot of legal conversations and anger amongst men. We talk the legalities, the recent data breaches and women's safety. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Women-run communes hold a certain appeal for a lot of us for many reasons. We uncover the history of women led and women-only communities, and pontificate about what our own ideal community would look like in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Are Virginity and Purity Cultures Making a Comeback?
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1:21:12Several recent headlines have reported that Gen Z is having less sex than previous generations. The reasons are complicated and numerous. We untangle some of them, and discuss the return of the ideas of virginity and purity culture in some online spaces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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As federal funding for public media is stripped away, Anney and Samantha share fond memories of watching and listening to public stations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Book Club: Just As Long As We're Together
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51:33This 1987 Judy Blume classic captures the changing times of girlhood, adolescence and friends. Anney and Samantha swap memories of friendship and growing up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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The brand Subaru has a well-known reputation as being for Lesbians. This was part of a purposeful marketing decision, backed with actual support. We go off-road to learn more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SMNTY Classics: Bored with Boardgame Sexism
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19:12Several months ago, a discussion around sexism in the realm of table top gaming garnered a lot of attention. In this classic, we go over what happened, the ramifications and how things have changed since then (or not). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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As AI tech continues to evolve, so does its uses and impacts on our lives. Bridget Todd joins us to delve into the reasons women are turning to AI when it comes to pregnancy, along with some pros and cons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Samantha gives us another update on her garden's progress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Friend of the show Yves Jeffcoat stops by to shine a light on the story of Sylvia Rideoutt Bishop, America's first Black woman horse trainer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Feminists Around the World: Organizations for Disability Rights
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11:18As Disability Pride month wraps up, we highlight some disability rights organizations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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As we close out Disability Pride 2025, we summarize some of the things we need to keep an eye on here in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SMNTY Classics: Sexism in Survival Situation (Movies)
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39:05Disaster and survival movies don't have the best track record when it comes to their treatment of women. From who deserves to die, consumption of female bodies, to ice queens who, gasp, don't want kids, what are these movies saying about who deserves redemption and who deserves to die? In this classic, we look into two examples - Jurassic World and…
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The 2024 documentary rom-com Patrice: The Movie showcased beautiful relationships and the ways systems get in the way of them when it comes to people with disability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Happy Hour #178: Speaking Out About Public Speaking
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10:00With an upcoming public speaking event, Anney and Samantha discuss gender differences in public speaking and theories behind why they exist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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In the US, there is something often called a 'marriage penalty' for people with disabilities. We dig into the very complicated and often heartbreaking details of what this is, and why the system was designed this way in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Feminists Around the World: Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt
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13:18Anney and Samantha sing the praises of Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt, who has done groundbreaking work in the theater world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Monday Mini: The Benefits of Pet Ownership
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17:13Recent research suggests that pets ownership provide many benefits, including some that may be specific to women. We dig into it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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For a long time, car troubles has been both a pickup line used by men, and a way to gatekeep women. Is that still the case? We discuss in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's journalist Lois Lane, winning Pulitzer Prizes and exposing the evils of the world with guts, smarts and determination. Friend of the show Joey Patt swings by to shed light on the history of this Superman character, and the blueprint she left behind for other women in comics after her. See omnystudio.com/listener f…
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Board games can reveal a lot about someone. They can also be great ways to bring people together. Anney and Samantha calls on the SMNTY fam for recommendations! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Emily Ladau's award-winning book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally breaks down terminology, history and allyship around disability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Fictional Women Around the World: Charlie Cale
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22:16Human bullsh*t detector Charlie Cale is curious, kind and an absolute trouble magnet, finding herself solving multiple murders. We try to solve the truth of this Poker Face character. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Monday Mini: The Messy World of Weight Loss Advertising
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13:32For a variety of reasons, there has been an absolute avalanche of ads for weight loss focused GLP-1s. However, a lot of them are not vetted and make a lot of unsubstantiated claims. We shine a light on what's going on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Going to the gynecologist can be a vulnerable experience, and can really hinge on the gynecologist. We talk about some gendered differences and preferences when it comes to going to the gynecologist in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a woman gifted, and then cursed, with foresight. Despite warning everyone about the tragedies to come, she was ignored. Modernly, this story still resonates. We talk about the history, the Cassandra complex, modern day Cassandras, and why it has such staying power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…
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Asking for help is one thing. What about accepting it? Where is the line when it comes to asking too much? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Registered psychologist, writer, researcher and podcast host Dr. Hillary McBride has done so much work and research in the field of therapy and how people work in general. We chat about vicarious healing, psychedelics in a therapeutic setting and the power of sharing stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Feminists Around the World: Christine Kandie
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11:44Today we're highlighting the work of indigenous and disability activist Christine Kandie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Monday Mini: Anti-Trans Laws in the State of Georgia
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14:53Several laws just went into effect in Georgia, including the anti-trans Riley Gaines Act. We go over what it entails, and the future implications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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More and more people are learning about mental health - and maybe self-diagnosing - on TikTok. We dig into the good and the bad of that in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 3 (Chapter 4)
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38:06Tilda confronts someone from her past who places his faith in her, and gives her the tools to save her son. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Samantha has started a garden. She delves into the benefits and rewards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Bridget Todd joins us to discuss the truth about recent privacy claims from apps like WhatsApp - now owned by Meta - and other apps in a landscape where we very much need to be aware. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Today we're highlighting the Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act, inspired by Lori Long. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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As we come to the end of Pride 2025, we go over some of the fights we're fighting, conversations we're having and the hope we're holding onto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Friend of the show Joey gives us a rundown on the wide array of experiences and histories that encompass identifying as non-binary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Yaa Asantewaa has a storied history of leadership and fighting for her beliefs. Yves sheds light on her life and accomplishments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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Recent experiences with the healthcare industry have Anney and Samantha discussing some of the odder things that came up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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SMNTY Classics: The First Lady of the Internet
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47:42In this classic, Bridget Todd shines a light on the Lenna image, an image that became foundational to the internet and has an enduring legacy. The story of how this image became so widespread without the consent or fair compensation of the model in question highlights problematic attitudes around women in tech spaces. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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Feminists Around the World: Even More LGBTQ+ Organizations
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8:52In honor of Pride month, we highlight more LGBTQ+ organizations doing important work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts
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