Best The Nontraditional Woman Podcasts (2025)

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Relationship Expectations: Love, Assumptions & Everything In Between 24:35

13h ago24:35

24:35

Expectations can make or break a relationship—but where do they come from, and how often do we mistake them for love? In this revealing episode of What Does Your Family Look Like, Eliza and Rosie unpack the often messy terrain of relationship expectations.By Rosie Read

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Aging Out Loud: Our Truth About Getting Older 27:12

7d ago27:12

27:12

What does it really mean to age gracefully—on your own terms? In this soulful and unfiltered episode of What Does Your Family Look Like, Eliza and Rosie share their personal truths about getting older, pushing back against the silence, shame, and stereotypes that often surround aging.By Rosie Read

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Healthy Love Has Rules: Let’s Talk About Them 11:15

22d ago11:15

11:15

What makes love healthy—and what boundaries are non-negotiable? In this eye-opening episode of What Does Your Family Look Like, Eliza and Rosie break down the unspoken “rules” that help love thrive. From emotional safety and mutual respect to accountability and clear communication, the hosts explore the foundational elements that differentiate heal…

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The Libido Divide: “Tools” for Understanding & Bridging the Gap 20:19

1M ago20:19

20:19

Desire doesn’t always match up—and that mismatch can cause confusion, frustration, and disconnection in relationships. In this honest and nuanced episode of What Does Your Family Look Like, Eliza and Rosie dive into the often unspoken topic of mismatched libidos and the emotional weight it can carry.…

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Understanding vs Love: What is More Essential? 24:37

2M ago24:37

24:37

Can you truly love someone without understanding them? Or is love the bridge that makes understanding possible? In this thought-provoking episode of What Does Your Family Look Like, Eliza and Rosie explore the complex relationship between understanding and love—and which one is more essential in building strong, healthy relationships.…

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Menopause: Real Talk 31:18

2M ago31:18

31:18

In this candid and empowering episode of What Does Your Family Look Like, hosts Eliza and Rosie tackle a topic that affects millions—but isn’t talked about nearly enough: menopause. With a 20-year age gap between them, Eliza and Rosie offer a unique intergenerational conversation about what it means to be on either side of menopause.…

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Season 6 Trailer 2:46

3M ago2:46

2:46

By Rosie Read

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Matt vs. Leukemia: S5E6 Matt & Eliza-In Retrospect 36:18

9M ago36:18

36:18

Matt and Eliza look back on the past 5 years sharing what they learned and how they grew. Music for this podcast is provided through an agreement with Shutterstock Canada, ULC, PremiumBeat. All tracks are licensed for use, ensuring high-quality sound to complement our episodes.By Rosie Read

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Matt vs. Leukemia: S5E5 Sam-A young son’s perspective 28:14

9M ago28:14

28:14

An almost 17 year old Sam recounts what his 12 year old self understood about his father’s cancer. Music for this podcast is provided through an agreement with Shutterstock Canada, ULC, PremiumBeat. All tracks are licensed for use, ensuring high-quality sound to complement our episodes.By Rosie Read

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Matt vs. Leukemia: S5E4 Eliza-In Sickness and in Health 40:08

10M ago40:08

40:08

You say those words but truthfully you have no idea what they mean until you’re tested. It became real for Matt and Eliza. Music for this podcast is provided through an agreement with Shutterstock Canada, ULC, PremiumBeat. All tracks are licensed for use, ensuring high-quality sound to complement our episodes.…

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Matt vs. Leukemia: S5E3 Eliza- Wife, Mother, Caregiver 39:36

10M ago39:36

39:36

Life as she knew it ceased to exist. Eliza talks about how she handled the chaos and the emotions that ensued. Music for this podcast is provided through an agreement with Shutterstock Canada, ULC, PremiumBeat. All tracks are licensed for use, ensuring high-quality sound to complement our episodes.By Rosie Read

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Matt vs. Leukemia: S5E2 The Ultimate Challenge 28:07

10M ago28:07

28:07

From diagnosis to treatment - Matt recounts his grueling battle with leukemia. Music for this podcast is provided through an agreement with Shutterstock Canada, ULC, PremiumBeat. All tracks are licensed for use, ensuring high-quality sound to complement our episodes.By Rosie Read

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Matt vs. Leukemia: S5E1 Go Your Own Way 38:24

10M ago38:24

38:24

Matt takes us on his unconventional journey from adolescence to finding his path in his mid-20’s. Music for this podcast is provided through an agreement with Shutterstock Canada, ULC, PremiumBeat. All tracks are licensed for use, ensuring high-quality sound to complement our episodes.

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Wise Women - S4E9 Tanya, Psychotherapist: ADHD 19:19

1+ y ago19:19

19:19

Tanya fills us in on how she helps her clients develop strategies for their ADHD symptoms.By Rosie Read

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Wise Women - S4E8 Tanya, Psychotherapist: Happiness is not a goal 15:49

1+ y ago15:49

15:49

Tanya explains why seeking happiness is not a goal and how that way of thinking can limit us.By Rosie Read

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Wise Women - S4E7 Tanya, Psychotherapist: Why we worry 22:45

1+ y ago22:45

22:45

Tanya talks about her career change and fills us in on the role anxiety plays in our lives.By Rosie Read

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Wise Women - S4E6 Sharon, M.D: Covid 20:34

1+ y ago20:34

20:34

Sharon draws us a picture of life in the ED during Covid.By Rosie Read

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Wise Women - S4E5 Sharon, M.D: From Residency to Emergency Medicine 16:37

1+ y ago16:37

16:37

Sharon fills us in on life as a Resident to life in the ED.By Rosie Read

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Wise Women - S4E4 Sharon, M.D: The Decision 20:00

1+ y ago20:00

20:00

Sharon tells her story of how she became an Emergency Medicine Physician.By Rosie Read

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Wise Women - S4E3 Eliza: ADHD - The Gift 12:05

1+ y ago12:05

12:05

Eliza delves further into Nick’s Superpower and how it serves him. She also urges parents to take action…NOW!By Rosie Read

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Wise Women - S4E2 Eliza: ADHD - A SUPERPOWER! 16:49

1+ y ago16:49

16:49

Eliza gives us her perspective on the role medicine plays, opens up about family struggles and how ADHD is viewed as a SUPERPOWER.By Rosie Read

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Wise Women - S4E1 Eliza: ADHD Roadmap 22:17

1+ y ago22:17

22:17

Eliza talks about her and her son’s diagnosis of ADHD and the steps leading up to it.By Rosie Read

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Wise Women: S4 Trailer 3:42

1+ y ago3:42

3:42

I talk with three very intelligent and determined women. In the first episode Eliza opens up about her son’s diagnosis of ADHD as well as hers. She takes us on a journey of discovery and adaptation and explains how ADHD is a SUPERPOWER! She presents a positive perspective on a diagnosis that has been given a bad rap for years. Sharon is up next ...…

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Fostering to Adoption: S3E3 Meeting Her Child! 11:59

2y ago11:59

11:59

Marci provides us with valuable information about the ins and outs of fostering ...from the first days, to finding day care, to social worker visitations.By Rosie Read

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Fostering to Adoption: S3E7 A Happy Ending 17:47

2y ago17:47

17:47

After a daunting trial...it's official!! Marci describes the joy of being an adoptive family.By Rosie Read

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Fostering to Adoption: S3E6 The Trial 10:50

2y ago10:50

10:50

Marci shares with us her journey dealing with a protracted and stressful adoption trial.By Rosie Read

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Fostering to Adoption: S3E5 A Balancing Act 10:27

2y ago10:27

10:27

Marci describes how she navigated the visitations with the foster child's biological parents while building a relationship with them at the same time.By Rosie Read

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Fostering to Adoption: S3E4 The Emotional Roller Coaster 9:58

2y ago9:58

9:58

Reunify or adopt? Marci explains how reunification works and how the plan can change to adoption.By Rosie Read

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Fostering to Adoption: S3E1 Meeting Marci 14:07

2y ago14:07

14:07

Meet one amazing woman whose passion for children led to her desire to become a foster parent.By Rosie Read

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Fostering to Adoption: S3E2 The Call!! 16:04

2y ago16:04

16:04

After months of anticipation, the call from the foster care agency finally comes!By Rosie Read

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Everyday People: S2E10 Belle, The Final Challenges 11:22

2+ y ago11:22

11:22

Rosie and Miriam share what it was like for Belle as she encountered the unthinkable. For more behind-the-scenes information, find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, [email protected]. ***“Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100 % no-copyright royalty-free acoustic folk track by Infraction!”***…

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Everyday People: S2E9 Belle, The Fight of her Life 15:49

2+ y ago15:49

15:49

Belle comes face to face with her own mortality, as remembered by her daughter, Miriam. For more behind-the-scenes information, find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, [email protected]. ***“Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100 % no copyright royalty-free acoustic folk track by Infraction!”***…

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Everyday People: S2E8 Belle, A Major Life Change 12:26

2+ y ago12:26

12:26

Miriam sheds light on what life was like without Mom around as Belle reached her coping limits, entering inpatient therapy for an extended stay. For more behind-the-scenes information, find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, [email protected]. ***“Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100 % no copyri…

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Everyday People: S2E7 Belle, Family Life 9:08

2+ y ago9:08

9:08

Rosie and Miriam reflect on Belle’s determination, and how she landed her husband, and became the CFO/CEO of her family. For more behind-the-scenes information, please find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, [email protected]. ***“Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100 % no copyright royalty-free …

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Everyday People: S2E6 Belle, Friends for Life 11:53

2+ y ago11:53

11:53

Two devoted daughters, Rosie and Miriam, have some fun talking about their mother Belle and her happy teenage years despite the Great Depression. For more behind-the-scenes information, find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, [email protected]. ***“Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100 % no copyr…

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Everyday People: S2E5 Josie, The Matriarch 15:11

3y ago15:11

15:11

The final chapter of the unstoppable Josie unfolds as her granddaughter Carolyn revisits her final years. For more behind-the-scenes information, find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, [email protected]. ***“Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100 % no copyright royalty-free acoustic folk track by…

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Everyday People: S2E4 Josie, Is There Anything She Can’t Do? 18:53

3y ago18:53

18:53

Carolyn shares more stories of Josie who worked hard throughout her life, facing many challenges. For more behind-the-scenes information, find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, [email protected]. ***“Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100 % no copyright royalty-free acoustic folk track by Infract…

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Everyday People: S2E3 Josie, Facing Challenges as a Young Girl 12:43

3y ago12:43

12:43

Carolyn shines a light on her Grandma Josie, a coal miner's daughter, who at a young age had to shoulder many responsibilities. For more behind-the-scenes information, find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, [email protected]. ***“Acoustic Inspiring Folk" is 100 % no copyright royalty-free …

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Everyday People: S2E2 Pola, A Brave New Start 20:25

3y ago20:25

20:25

Stefanie describes what it was like for Pola and her family to embark on a new life in America. We also get a first-hand account from Mollie who made the voyage with her parents from Germany to America as a small child. For more behind-the-scenes information, find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, …

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Everyday People: S2E1 Pola, The Holocaust Years 20:14

3y ago20:14

20:14

Pola, a young woman from Poland, miraculously survives the concentration camps of Nazi Germany. Her story is recounted by her granddaughter, Stefanie, along with thoughts from Pola's daughter, Mollie. For more behind-the-scenes information, find us on Facebook and Instagram @WDYFLLthepodcast. You may also contact us by emailing, wdyfllthepodcast@gm…

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Everyday People: S2 Trailer 4:24

3y ago4:24

4:24

It has been said that you never actually die as long as people who are left behind keep your memory alive. But for how long? While pondering this I realized at some point no one would be around to tell our stories, to keep us alive. One day it will be like we never existed. Wow, that’s a mind-blower! I decided to make it my mission to get stories d…

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88. things we've learned since starting she. 26:29

3y ago26:29

26:29

We’ve been doing our podcast she. for two and a half years, and in this episode, we wanted to highlight some of the things we’ve learned since starting our podcast. Everything from feminism, LGBTQ issues, and what we’ve learned about our relationship since starting this podcast. We’re going to talk about it all! Visit Body Art Forms: bodyartforms.c…

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87. how to form deep connections in relationships 45:54

3y ago45:54

45:54

In today's episode, we experiment with answering the famous "36 questions that lead to love". We explore whether intimacy can be accelerated by asking each other a specific series of personal questions, and give our overall opinion on health communication. Visit Body Art Forms: bodyartforms.comBy shifting her experience

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86. body image: why are we so hard on ourselves? 35:37

3y ago35:37

35:37

In today's episode, we chat about body image, societal pressures, harmful beauty standards, and how society favors a certain type of beauty. Episode trigger warning: mention of eating disorders and harmful bodily behaviors. Visit Body Art Forms: bodyartforms.com Eating Disorder Resources: Free Eating Disorder Support Groups National Eating Disorder…

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85. stop pressuring women to have kids (re-release) 23:39

3y ago23:39

23:39

In today's episode, we re-release an episode we feel is still so relevant. With everything going on right now in the US regarding the abortion bans and regulating pregnant peoples bodies, we felt this was a crucial time to reiterate that a woman’s purpose on this earth is not to be a baby machine. The greatest sign of gender inequality being alive …

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84. interviewing each other about our insecurities 35:40

3y ago35:40

35:40

We interview each other about our own insecurities and have some healthy dialogue around how they come into play in our relationship. Get 10% off your BetterHelp membership: betterhelp.com/loving Visit Body Art Forms: bodyartforms.com Podcast recommendation: The Eating Disorder Recovery PodcastBy shifting her experience

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83. what society can learn from the LGBTQ community (re-release) 26:55

3y ago26:55

26:55

In today's episode, we re-release an episode we feel is still so relevant with LGBTQ+ rights being threatened now in the wake of the Oslo attack, roe v wade being overturned, and now the Supreme Court in the US threatening to examine marriage equality. The LGBTQ+ community doesn’t get enough credit for all the positive examples, values and activism…

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82. heteronormativity in weddings ft. Cammie Scott 43:37

3y ago43:37

43:37

In this episode, we compare notes with LGBTQ bride-to-be Cammie Scott, and discuss how the wedding industry can be more inclusive. Listen to BEING Trans Gladskin: gladskin.com/she Get 10% off your BetterHelp membership: betterhelp.com/lovingBy shifting her experience

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81. LGBTQ+ terms & slang 32:59

3y ago32:59

32:59

In honor of Pride starting, we read off some common and not-so-common LGBTQ+ terms and slang and give our definition of what we believe each word means. Listen to BEING Trans Gladskin: gladskin.com/she Get 10% off your BetterHelp membership: betterhelp.com/lovingBy shifting her experience

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80. let’s talk about reproductive rights 29:20

3y ago29:20

29:20

In one of the most controversial court cases in generations, the United States supreme court has recently drafted a decision to end legal protections for abortions. If the law is implemented, it's expected that about a half of states will ban or seriously limit abortion. Today, we’re going to chat about the critical importance of reproductive right…

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