Best Feminist Hotdog and Loudspeaker Studios Podcasts (2025)

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HLS S1E15: Learning Our Brains with Gill Tietz 34:33

3y ago34:33

34:33

We're ending our first season by interviewing a guest we've long admired: Gill Tietz, creator and host of the Sober Powered podcast and YouTube channel! Gill is a sober scientist and public educator who interprets research on alcohol use disorder and recovery in terms anyone can understand. She's a pioneering voice in the recovery community, and we…

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HLS S1E14: Perks and Pitfalls of Vacationing Sober 25:28

3y ago25:28

25:28

It's finally summer, and we're gearing up to get out of town! Vacations used to be drinking marathons for both of us, but (thankfully) we now have more time and headspace to spare while traveling. This week, we're focusing on how to plan for your sober vacation and maximize the benefits of being more present and hangover-free. Adrienne's BIG SOBER …

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HLS S1E13: The REVA Intensive 35:15

3y ago35:15

35:15

Erin's on mom duty today, so Adrienne goes solo to answer your questions about the REVA Intensive! From the philosophies and beliefs that underpin the program to the nuts and bolts of exactly what it means to be a REVA student, she breaks it all down. She also explains how the Intensive differs from 12-steps and traditional treatment programs in st…

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HLS S1E12: Speaking Light Into Abortion with Amanda Star Kingsley 42:14

3y ago42:14

42:14

This week, we learned via a leaked Supreme Court opinion that the Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade; given this news, we decided to release an episode on the topic of abortion from Season 4 of Adrienne's other podcast, Feminist Hotdog. We at REVA have always centered bodily autonomy in our recovery work and feel strongly that scaling back acc…

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HLS S1E11: Pets, Plants & Recovery 27:28

3y ago27:28

27:28

When it comes to almost any recovery team, pets are the real MVPs. In this episode, we talk through a long list of ways caring for pets (and plants!) can support us emotionally, physically, and mentally as we learn to live without drugs and alcohol. We also share personal stories about the dogs who saved us at different low points in our lives and …

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HLS S1E10: Food as a Tool for Recovery with Kiola Raines 44:17

3y ago44:17

44:17

Can food help us recover from substance use disorder? The answer is YES, and our guest on today’s episode explains why. Nutrition coach Kiola Raines is passionate about helping people in recovery use food as a tool to boost their moods, lower anxiety, and nourish the parts of our brains that experience stress when we stop drinking. Hear her recomme…

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HLS S1E9: How to Be a Sober Friend 30:16

3y ago30:16

30:16

Friendships can be some of the most rewarding experiences of our lives, but when we're drinking and using things can get...complicated. In this episode, we look back on how we functioned (or didn't) within our friendships while we were drinking, what has changed since we quit, and some of the challenges we didn't expect as sober people connecting w…

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HLS S1E8: Divesting from Big Alcohol 32:10

3y ago32:10

32:10

One upside of sobriety we did not expect was the validation of knowing our money no longer supports an industry that actively harms its customers and lies about the addictive nature of its product. In this episode, we uncover some of the gory details of how Big Alcohol functions, who it targets, and how it has fueled one of the most insidious myths…

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HLS S1E7: Erin's Journey With Liver Disease 43:47

3y ago43:47

43:47

Today we hear about Erin’s long road with alcohol dependence and liver disease, from her first diagnosis of “fatty liver” to being told she might not survive the night in the hospital. It’s a tough story to hear, but one she’s 100 percent committed to sharing if it could help even one person avoid the hell she went through for so many years. In hon…

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HLS S1E6: Living In Integrity 26:28

3y ago26:28

26:28

How has recovery influenced our integrity? In this episode, we look back at our former selves with compassion and talk about how we saw ourselves striving to live in integrity even when hiding and minimizing our drinking made it difficult. We explore the problematic narrative that having substance use disorder automatically means someone is not liv…

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HLS S1E5: Sobering Up Our Bank Accounts 27:29

3+ y ago27:29

27:29

No one likes to talk about money, especially if drinking or using caused your financial life to go off the rails. In this episode, we talk about some of our lowest money moments, the shame (and busted credit scores) we've worked to overcome, and how the process of recovering our bank account bears striking resemblance to recovery from substance use…

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HLS S1E4: Haters Gonna Hate 33:47

3+ y ago33:47

33:47

We all know people become ten times braver and meaner behind a keyboard. So why do we still take negative comments so personally? In this episode, we read some of the less-than-positive comments people have made on HLS social media posts and unpack the harmful recovery narratives living between the lines. (Spoiler alert: We don't believe only one t…

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HLS S1E3: Time Not In a Bottle 20:11

3+ y ago20:11

20:11

There never seems to be enough time—especially if alcohol is taking up a disproportionate amount of space in your life. How much time do we waste thinking about drinking, worrying about what we did while we were drinking, or recovering from drinking? Alcohol and its aftereffects not only rob you of productivity and enjoyment, but for some of us, it…

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HLS S1E2: The Skin We're In 23:27

3+ y ago23:27

23:27

Everyone wants to put their best face forward, but when we're chronically dehydrated and pumping our liver full of toxins, our poor skin takes a real beating from the inside. In this episode, we talk about what happens to your skin once you give up booze, why we look worse before we look better, and a skin-related mind-hack that can motivate us to …

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HLS S1E1: The Perks of Sober Holidays 25:57

3+ y ago25:57

25:57

The holidays are a time when sobriety can feel less than magical. The pressure to be jolly and merry is high. In reality, though, being alcohol-free is a gift! To celebrate that, we devote this episode to the things that make November through January noticeably more enjoyable, less stressful—and WAY less cringe-inducing—now that we're off the sauce…

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HLS S1E0: Welcome to the Hangover Liberation Society! 1:19

3+ y ago1:19

1:19

If you clicked on this podcast, chances are you know aaallll about the downside of drinking—the anxiety, damage to your body, lost days, lost relationships. And, yeah, it’s important to remember that stuff. But we're two sober movement teachers and coaches who wanted to create a podcast that goes beyond the downside of drinking and explores the ups…

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FH S4E14: Looking Forward, Looking Back 20:37

4y ago20:37

20:37

It's the last episode of Season Four! To commemorate this moment in Feminist Hotdog history, I decided to reflect a bit about the show's origin story, how four seasons of immersing myself in feminism changed me, and a few other things I've learned about myself, the patriarchy, and how to fight it. Feminist Hotdog will be going on hiatus for a few m…

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FH S4E13: Confronting the Cash Bail System with Ashley Edwards 34:31

4y ago34:31

34:31

The news of Derek Chauvin's conviction and the shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant by a police officer in Ohio both hit hard last week; these events have reignited my thinking about how I can take action to improve outcomes for Black and brown and poor people when they encounter police or become ensnared in the justice system. With that in mind, I decided t…

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FH S4E12: Getting Your Sh*t Together with Cynthia Wright 40:04

4y ago40:04

40:04

Clubhouse has revealed itself to be a place where folks (like me) who have difficulty moderating will quickly run into trouble. Luckily, before I weaned myself off, I had the opportunity to meet Cynthia Wright, a self-described "queer writer and military brat" who also hosts the fabulous recovery podcast Getting Your Sh*t Together. Cynthia's pod of…

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FH S4E11: Suicide is a Feminist Issue with Sara Scofield 1:00:12

4y ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation. When Sara and I first spoke about her appearance on Feminist Hotdog, I wasn't entirely clear on the connection between feminism and suicide prevention. However, after this conversation, I realized that suicide is a stigma-laden topic that—like addiction and abuse—often impa…

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FH S4E10: Abolitionist Socialist Feminism with Zillah Eisenstein 34:34

4y ago34:34

34:34

Zillah Eisenstein is an influential scholar, writer, and activist who has engaged in feminist action and inquiry for over 40 years. Her book Abolitionist Socialist Feminism profoundly affected me when I read it last year, so I was thrilled when she agreed to come on the show to discuss her career and the state of the world. Among many other topics,…

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FH S4E9: Women and the Far Right with Heidi Beirich 49:45

4y ago49:45

49:45

Warning: This episode contains disturbing themes and bigoted language. Listener discretion is advised. This episode may not be a very joyful one, but it is fascinating and urgent—possibly more urgent than ever. My guest is Dr. Heidi Beirich, executive vice president and chief strategy officer at the nonprofit organization Global Project Against Hat…

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FH S4E8: Speaking Light Into Abortion with Amanda Star Kingsley 40:00

4y ago40:00

40:00

What do you feel when you hear the word abortion? What words do you associate with it? If you’re Amanda Star Kingsley, those words might be fear or sadness but they might also be strength, purpose, and light. Amanda is a post-abortion life coach. Her mission is to help people achieve the vision for their lives that compelled them to choose abortion…

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FH S4E7: Calling Each Other In with Loretta J. Ross 54:40

4+ y ago54:40

54:40

It's not every day you get to interview a woman who has inspired you for decades. In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with feminist icon Loretta J. Ross, activist, writer, and scholar, and a critical voice who has helped shape many aspects of the Women's Movement and the ongoing struggle for human rights worldwide. Over the course of h…

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FH S4E6: Fifty Feminist Mantras with Amelia Hruby 41:20

4+ y ago41:20

41:20

What is your feminist story? What do you desire from your feminist life? My guest this week, Amelia Hruby (you may know her from the Fifty Feminist States podcast, among other great work), has written a beautiful new book that inspires readers to ponder these questions and process their answers in writing: Fifty Feminist Mantras. Learn more about A…

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FH S4E5: The Social Justice Doula with Lutze B. Segu 48:49

4+ y ago48:49

48:49

What conditions are necessary for you to practice the kind of feminism you want to practice? This question is at the heart of today's episode featuring Lutze B. Segu, also known as the Social Justice Doula. Lutze specializes in helping people and organizations create conditions that support deep, sustained social justice work. There's no box-checki…

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FH S4E4: Making an LGBTQ Family with Robin Hopkins and Jaimie Kelton 33:38

4+ y ago33:38

33:38

Meet Robin and Jaimie. They’re lesbian moms (NOT MARRIED TO EACH OTHER) who set out to find LGBTQ parenting stories and ended up starting a podcast—and, now, writing a book: If These Ovaries Could Talk: The Things We’ve Learned About Making an LGBTQ Family. It’s a great read based on a great show. It’s also an important one because stories about ho…

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FH S4E3: Radical Magick with Dr. Kate Tomas 46:34

4+ y ago46:34

46:34

Light some candles and get cozy. This week, I’m featuring a guest who has had a profound personal influence on me: Dr. Kate Tomas, creator of the Spiritual Life Upgrade program and the Money Magic Manifestation course. Kate is a psychic, a witch, and a spiritual empowerment mentor who specializes in helping women and femmes activate their power. Sh…

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FH S4E2: Caring for Your Soul and Mindset with Jocellyn Harvey 39:33

4+ y ago39:33

39:33

It’s a stressful week for just about everybody. As of when this episode posted, we still don’t know who the next U.S. president will be. It’s time to spend some extra time caring for ourselves, and Jocellyn Harvey is here to help. The founder of Soul and Mindset shares some of her favorite techniques for remaining grounded when life feels unbearabl…

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FH S4E1: Racism and Recovery with Jessica Hoppe 35:52

4+ y ago35:52

35:52

Feminist Hotdog is back! In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking to writer Jessica Hoppe about her experience as a first-generation Latina woman with Indigenous roots navigating the recovery landscape. Jessica is using her storytelling skills—and what she learned from getting and staying sober during the Trump era, the COVID-19 pandemic, a…

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FH S3E13: Confronting the Cash Bail System with Ashley Edwards 31:44

5y ago31:44

31:44

Bailout funds have been in the news for weeks now, but how do they fit into the bigger picture of the criminal justice and cash bail systems? Ashley Edwards of MGM Bailout joins Feminist Hotdog this week to talk about the racism inherent in the cash bail system, the predatory lending practices that surround it, how listeners can work to abolish cas…

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FH S3E12: Feminism and Policing Abolition 32:07

5y ago32:07

32:07

Advocates of policing abolition have been pushing to defund the police for years, but the recent explosion of public attention on the Movement for Black Lives has more people than ever talking about what an entirely new system of public safety could look like. In this episode, I summarize what I’ve learned over the last few weeks about community-ba…

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FH S3E11: Black Lives Matter 7:17

5y ago7:17

7:17

This week, Feminist Hotdog is participating in Podcast Blackout out of respect for the memories of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Tony McDade, and in observance of the ongoing fight for racial justice that is happening in cities all across the US. Please listen to today's message. It is short but important. I am also adding my voice to the Women of …

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FH S3E10: Period Poverty and Menstrual Equity 38:43

5y ago38:43

38:43

Let’s talk about periods! Period poverty affects millions of people all over the world, but we rarely talk about it. Because there’s so much shame and stigma surrounding menstruation, people who can’t afford period products—whether in schools, prisons, or in their daily lives—are often left with nowhere to turn for help. But, thanks to activists an…

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FH S3E9: Blast from the Past 42:46

5y ago42:46

42:46

Finding it hard to remember the days before COVID hijacked the world? Me too. So, for this episode, I went into the archives and took a trip down memory lane, unearthing some memorable moments from some of my favorite interviews. I chose three guests who all talked about their incredible passion projects and how their work—whether as writers, perfo…

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FH S3E8: Reading for Liberation 40:02

5y ago40:02

40:02

Today’s episode is a celebration of the written word in honor of a major milestone—the completion of the Feminist Hotdog book manuscript! (Coming January 2021.) Since words have been dominating my psyche, I decided to devote this week’s episode to reading (and writing!) for liberation. I spoke with Stef Bernal-Martinez of 1977 Books, poet Angbeen S…

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FH S3E7: Managing Trauma While Isolating with Stephanie James and Alexandra Pajak 35:21

5y ago35:21

35:21

Yep, we’re still inside. Is anyone else scraping the bottom of their self-care toolkit? If virtual happy hour and Tiger King aren’t cutting it anymore, you need this episode. The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on our mental health, especially for the millions of people in this country who suffer from mental illness or have a history of sexual …

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FH S3E6: Feminism in the Time of COVID-19 40:12

5y ago40:12

40:12

Unique times call for unique episodes. This week, I spoke to four different people about how they are experiencing the COVID-19 epidemic and their visions for how they see the virus influencing our human future. Listen in on my conversations with Erin and Maria of the podcast Feminists Without Mystique, my good friend Joanna Williams, and my 8-year…

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FH S3E5: Painful Sex and the Pelvic Floor with Lauren Crigler 33:06

5y ago33:06

33:06

Get ready for some REAL TALK, y’all! Pelvic floor issues can cause—and be caused by—incontinence, constipation, and painful vaginal intercourse among other concerns. The good news is you can treat pelvic floor issues with physical therapy, and Dr. Lauren Crigler is here to enlighten us about the options. She’s on a mission to help women and people …

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FH S3E4: Trans Dudes With Lady Cancer - Yee Won Chong and Brooks Nelson 34:20

5y ago34:20

34:20

What do you do when you and your chosen family member are diagnosed with cancer within days of each other? If you’re Brooks Nelson and Yee Won Chong, you eat a lot of pie—and then you make a movie. As two transmasculine people who were treated for cancers often (and incorrectly) associated only with cisgender women, Brooks and Yee Won are using the…

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FH S3E3: Feminism and Sobriety - Part III with Jocellyn Harvey 28:04

5y ago28:04

28:04

For the third and final episode in the Feminism and Sobriety series, I spoke with Jocellyn Harvey, author of Recovering the Home. Jocellyn’s sobriety story led her to a place where she felt the need to recover not only her body and her mind, but also her living space. She developed a four-part framework for women who want to clear their homes of th…

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FH S3E1: Feminism and Sobriety - Part I with Holly Whitaker 34:18

5+ y ago34:18

34:18

We are kicking off 2020 with a guest I have wanted to interview forever: Holly Whitaker, founder of Tempest Sobriety School and author of the fabulous new book Quit Like a Woman. If you’ve ever questioned your relationship with drinking or you're thinking about making a change for 2020, this episode is a MUST LISTEN. Today's topic is particularly p…

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FH S2E15: Road Trippin' with Amelia Hruby 44:30

5+ y ago44:30

44:30

It’s the last episode of Season 2! I can’t think of a better way to mark 30 episodes of Feminist Hotdog than by talking to Amelia Hruby, podcaster extraordinaire, who is traveling to EVERY STATE in the country to interview gender justice and queer liberation activists for her show, Fifty Feminist States. Learn along with Amelia as she talks about t…

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FH S2E14: Feminist High Five with Leah Abrams 54:36

5+ y ago54:36

54:36

Sometimes I wish I could go back and meet my 20-year-old self. I’m sure she’d be cool, but there’s no way she’d be as woke, witty, and together as this week’s guest—Leah Abrams! She’s a feminist college student with a mind for policy, history, and grassroots organizing, and she has a lot to say about the way feminism has already positively influenc…

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FH S2E13: The Limits to Our Justice with Jana Schmieding 59:36

5+ y ago59:36

59:36

If you’re not tuned in to Jana Schmieding and her awesome podcast Woman of Size, you’re missing out. Jana is a comedian, writer, educator, and artist with a talent for getting to the heart of why we need to expand our vision of justice. She is also a Lakota woman who navigates feminism in white and decolonized spaces and has a lot to say about both…

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FH S2E12: Thank You, Kimberlé Crenshaw with Liz Kleinrock 39:12

5+ y ago39:12

39:12

If the world had more teachers like Liz Kleinrock, what a wonderful place it would be! She’s an award-winning, book-writing, TED-talk-giving badass educator who is living her values every day. Whether in front of the classroom or on Instagram, where she runs a popular platform for other teachers, Liz inspires the people around her by shining a ligh…

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FH S2E11: My Second Life with Clara Holmes 53:54

5+ y ago53:54

53:54

Clara Holmes is a model, fashion and lifestyle blogger, and the creator of Rollin Funky, a blog and social media platform where she captures her fabulous life in words and pictures. In addition to being a lover of shoes, travel, and nightclubs (and a fierce feminist), Clara is a full-time wheelchair user who writes with depth and honesty about how …

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FH S2E10: Growth is a Way of Life with Urjita Parekh 1:01:02

5+ y ago1:01:02

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Meet questioner, seeker, mother, reader, counselor, and all-around fabulous human Urjita Parekh. She’s the kind of friend who always steers you in the right direction when you’re questioning life, and she brought that same affirming energy to our conversation in this episode. Absorb her wisdom as she talks about finding a spiritual path, negotiatin…

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FH S2E09: The T is Usually Silent with Hazel Edwards 53:49

5+ y ago53:49

53:49

I've wanted to interview Hazel Edwards ever since I started Feminist Hotdog. At the tender age of 22, she's the interim director of the Bryson Institute, the education and training department for Philadelphia's Attic Youth Center. Pushed out of a school that refused to affirm her gender, she now advocates for trans youth and educates service provid…

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FH S2E08: I Don't Know What That Is, But I Googled It with Alissa Medina 42:49

6y ago42:49

42:49

This week I got to nerd out with Fembot co-founder and chief digital officer Alissa Medina! Alissa’s been all about that magazine lyfe since she founded her first online pub at SIXTEEN. We talk about keeping content intersectional (not just using the word), dealing with trolls (while still benefiting from the algorithm boost they provide), and cont…

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