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Explore SpiritualityAdrienne van der Valk, Mindfulness Over MerlotAdrienne van der Valk is a writer, podcaster, certified meditation and yoga teacher, recovery mentor, co-founder of REVA Recovery Support, and co-host of The Hangover Liberation Society podcast.In her work as a trauma-informed recovery mentor, Adrienne teaches meditation and movement techniques to help her students align their minds and bodies with their vision for their sober lives. She draws on her background in social work and education as well as her personal journey with alcohol use disorder and years of research on the neuroscience of addiction to create her groundbreaking mentorship curriculum.As an...2022-11-0442 minExplore SpiritualityAdrienne van der Valk, Mindfulness Over MerlotAdrienne van der Valk is a writer, podcaster, certified meditation and yoga teacher, recovery mentor, co-founder of REVA Recovery Support, and co-host of The Hangover Liberation Society podcast.In her work as a trauma-informed recovery mentor, Adrienne teaches meditation and movement techniques to help her students align their minds and bodies with their vision for their sober lives. She draws on her background in social work and education as well as her personal journey with alcohol use disorder and years of research on the neuroscience of addiction to create her groundbreaking mentorship curriculum.As an...2022-11-0442 min
Power Station#204 We are pushing back against a growing white nationalist movementWe are living in perilous times. Racism, homophobia, anti-immigrant violence and misogyny have been unleashed, normalized and embraced by elected leaders and regular citizens, from school boards to state legislatures and Capitol Hill. Organized hate groups are expanding their ranks by targeting an aggrieved citizenry and most recently children. Middle and high school students, who have been isolated and tethered to their devices throughout an ongoing pandemic are particularly susceptible to these manipulations. The Western States Center, acclaimed for its systems-based approach to building a 21-century civil rights movement, is standing up for these young people. It created a toolkit...2022-02-0744 min
Our Story Your StoryHangover Liberation and Powerful PodcastingAdrienne van der Valk, writer, editor, podcaster, and co-founder of REVA Recovery Support. She created the Feminist Hotdog podcast because she is on a mission to show the world that anti-racist feminism good for everyone. As a sober person, she is also committed to breaking sexist stigmas around problem drinking and making clear connections between social justice and substance use disorders. She currently lives in Jersey City, New Jersey, with her husband and a pit bull named Zola. Adrienne was a Speaker at She Podcasts Live and her topic was Sobering Up And Getting Our Sh*t Together: Podcasting...2021-11-1753 min
Our Story Your StoryFeminism, Social Justice and Substance Abuse Recovery With Adrienne van der ValkJoin me as I share fascinating stories and insights from podcasting women I met at the “She Podcasts Live” conference in Scottsdale, Arizona in October 2021. This series of interviews will provide the foundation of understanding of why women podcast today and how they impact the world through their voice and message.
My guest for this conversation is Adrienne van der Valk, writer, editor, podcaster, and co-founder of REVA Recovery Support. She created the Feminist Hotdog podcast because she is on a mission to show the world that anti-racist feminism good for everyone. As a sober person, she is a...2021-11-1734 min
Not Your Little LadySobriety and the HolidaysThis episode's guest is Adrienne van der Valk. She made her first appearance on the show back in 2019, but this episode's topic is different. This time we're chatting about her journey to and maintaining a sober lifestyle, sobriety during the Holiday season and the REVA Recovery program she and Erin Ranta started. The Who's that Lady (from History)? is Mercedes McCambridge, actress and substance use disorder activist. The Things that Pissed Us Off are lack of non-alcoholic drink options. Resources: https://revarecovery.com/ Mercedes McCambridge This episode...2021-11-1753 min
Feminist HotdogLooking Forward, Looking BackIt'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 months while I focus on getting REVA Recovery Support off the ground. What will it look like when it comes back? I'm not sure yet, but I'd love to know what you think. More recovery...2021-05-1320 min
Feminist HotdogConfronting the Cash Bail System with Ashley EdwardsThe 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 to rebroadcast this interview with Ashley Edwards about why the cash bail system is a worthy place to put our activist attention and how confronting it can keep literally millions of people safer from the abuses of...2021-04-2934 min
Feminist HotdogGetting Your Sh*t Together with Cynthia WrightClubhouse 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 offers a unique mix of storytelling, interviews, personal development, social commentary, and—of course—recovery tips. We had a great conversation about how podcasting can be a form of therapy, how intersectionality shows up in recovery spaces, and how self-compassion played a pivotal role...2021-04-1540 min
Feminist HotdogSuicide is a Feminist Issue with Sara ScofieldWarning: 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 impacts women in unseen ways and must be talked about openly for anything to improve.In this episode, Sara explains how our medical and emergency response systems are falling short when it comes to suicide prevention and how we can become agents of chan...2021-03-251h 00
Feminist HotdogAbolitionist Socialist Feminism with Zillah EisensteinZillah 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, we talked about being a white woman raised as an anti-racist, why protests of police brutality gained so much traction in 2020, the many social hierarchies COVID has exposed, and how she stays engaged and inspired after 40-plus years of...2021-03-1134 min
Feminist HotdogWomen and the Far Right with Heidi BeirichWarning: 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 Hate and Extremism. Heidi is an international expert on the far right. Our conversation focused on the role of women within anti-democratic movements and the relationship between feminism, misogyny, and extremism. We talk about what it means for women globally that far-right po...2021-02-2549 min
SHE WELL READSWR Minisode: Getting Intersectional with Adrienne Van Der ValkLet’s get intersectional!! In this episode we talk to our friend over at @feminist_hotdog, Adrienne Van Der Valk on what exactly that means and how it affects us. Adrienne gives us her perspective on #BLM and how feminism is intertwined in this movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-02-1733 min
Feminist HotdogSpeaking Light Into Abortion with Amanda Star KingsleyWhat 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. Through her coaching and her podcast, Speaking Light Into Abortion, Amanda is smashing stigmas and asking critical—and sometimes messy—questions designed to help her clients embrace their agency and move forward in confidence. Regard...2021-02-1140 min
Feminist HotdogCalling Each Other In with Loretta J. RossIt'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 her career, she has worked to center Black women and girls in conversations about sexual and gender-based violence, sterilization abuse, violent extremism, and reproductive justice (a framework she co-created). Her more recent work focuses on helping activists hone...2021-01-2854 min
Feminist HotdogFifty Feminist Mantras with Amelia HrubyWhat 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 Amelia, her feminist vision for 2021, her book (and how to approach it), and get the scoop on her latest invitation to reflect in feminist community, Feminist Mantra Mondays.Stuff We Talked About on This EpisodeFifty Fem...2021-01-1441 min
Feminist HotdogThe Social Justice Doula with Lutze B. SeguWhat 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-checking on her watch: If you're in Lutze's orbit, you're interrogating white supremacy, un-gentrifying intersectionality, and answering the question, "What do you want your feminism to do?" This episode is a call to action and the perfect way to spark your thinking about w...2020-12-3148 min
Feminist HotdogMaking an LGBTQ Family with Robin Hopkins and Jaimie KeltonMeet 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 how LGBTQ folks become parents are as diverse as each letter of the acronym, yet rarely do they get the airtime they deserve. Get ready to laugh and learn with the women behi...2020-12-0333 min
Feminist HotdogRadical Magick with Dr. Kate TomasLight 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. She’s also an anti-capitalist who’s ready to hex racists and burn it all to the ground!Everything is an energy game, and I highly recommend you direct some of your energy toward Dr. Kate if you have q...2020-11-1946 min
Feminist HotdogCaring for Your Soul and Mindset with Jocellyn HarveyIt’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 unbearable, including befriending anger, an emotion most of us try hard to suppress. We also talk about approaching spiritual work with compassion and why love and light isn’t a great recipe for enlighten...2020-11-0539 min
Feminist HotdogRacism and Recovery with Jessica HoppeFeminist 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, and the recent uprisings in defense of Black lives—to talk about why recovery communities must acknowledge and address racism in healing spaces. Whether recovery is part of your life or not, you won’t want to miss out on Jessica's wisdom or her inspiring story...2020-10-2235 min
Feminist HotdogConfronting the Cash Bail System with Ashley EdwardsBailout 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 cash bail, and why we should view this as a feminist issue. Things We Talked About on This EpisodeMGM Bailout [https://www.mgmbailout.com]National Bailout [https://www.nationalbailout.org]Until Freedom Comes Bailout To...2020-07-0231 min
Feminist HotdogFeminism and Policing AbolitionAdvocates 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-based alternatives to policing, feminist tensions surrounding the abolitionist stance, and what people mean when they say “defund the police.” NOTE: I am not an expert on policing abolition. This episode offers a high-level overview and recommendations for where you can fi...2020-06-1832 min
Feminist HotdogBlack Lives MatterThis 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 Color podcast community's Podcasters for Justice campaign. It is in solidarity with these podcasters that I share this message and commitment.We are podcasters united to condemn the tragic murders of George Floyd, Breonna...2020-06-0407 min
Feminist HotdogPeriod Poverty and Menstrual EquityLet’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 and advocates like the guests featured in this episode, that’s changing.You’ll meet Leah Rodriguez, a journalist who covers period poverty globally; Breanna and Brooke Bennett, 12-year-old sisters who started a nonprofit to promote menstrual equity in thei...2020-05-2138 min
Feminist HotdogBlast from the PastFinding 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, performers, or teachers—furthers their vision for collective liberation. You’ll hear from two podcasters, Jana Schmieding of Woman of Size and Amelia Hruby of Fifty Feminist States, as well as anti-bias anti-racist educator and writer Liz Kleinrock. It’s a highli...2020-05-0742 min
Feminist HotdogReading for LiberationToday’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 Saleem, and Alana Baumann and Samra Michael of the new podcast She Well Read about the role books and poems are playing in their pandemic lives, and the writers who help them envision a more just and intersectional future. Stuff W...2020-04-2340 min
Feminist HotdogManaging Trauma While Isolating with Stephanie James and Alexandra PajakYep, 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 trauma. My guests this week are two mental health providers who each have unique and helpful resources to share. Stephanie James, host of The Spark podcast, joined me to talk about techniques she uses to hel...2020-04-0935 min
Feminist HotdogFeminism in the Time of COVID-19Unique 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-old niece and first-time podcast guest Evelyn. (Music by Ava Luna and Loyalty Freak Music.)Stuff We Talked About on This EpisodeCOVID-19 Mutual AidStill ProcessingJenna Wortham"The Coronavirus Is a Disaster for Feminism""Ohio, Texas Use COVID-19 to...2020-03-2740 min
Feminist HotdogPainful Sex and the Pelvic Floor with Lauren CriglerGet 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 of all genders connect with their bodies and their sexual partners and empower themselves to have pleasurable, pain-free sex. If you’re one of the 40 PERCENT of people who have vaginas and find vaginal intercourse painful, don’t miss this ep...2020-03-1233 min
Feminist HotdogTrans Dudes With Lady Cancer - Yee Won Chong and Brooks NelsonWhat 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 their story to educate and to inspire change. Hear how their documentary, Trans Dudes With Lady Cancer, is busting myths, opening minds, and challenging medical establishments across the country to embrace trans-inclusive healthcare. (Music by Ava L...2020-02-2734 min
Feminist HotdogFeminism and Sobriety - Part III with Jocellyn HarveyFor 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 the energy created by their drinking and replace it with a safe, nurturing environment where they can feel comfortable and relaxed without alcohol. Jocellyn is inspiring for many reasons, but one of the big...2020-02-1328 min
Feminist HotdogFeminism and Sobriety - Part II with Nina SarhanCW: sexual assault
There is a tremendous amount of tension in the conversation about alcohol and sexual assault; Nina Sarhan is here to help us name it AND address it. As someone who claims both the labels alcoholic and rape survivor, Nina is using her voice to help banish the shame and stigma so many people associate with addiction and sexual trauma through her online platform @thesobrfeminist. Hear Nina’s story, and learn how getting angry and publicly protesting sexual assault and rape culture have been pivotal to her recovery and her identity as a feminist. (Music by Av...2020-01-2300 min
Feminist HotdogFeminism and Sobriety - Part I with Holly WhitakerWe 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 personal. This is the first in a three-episode series about feminism and sobriety that I wanted to do, in part, to create some space to talk about my own recovery and to come out as a sober person and wh...2020-01-0934 minNot Your Little LadyFeminist HotdogMany apologies for being two days late, but this episode is well worth the wait. Guest Adrienne van der Valk talks with host Allison about white feminism and how white women can fight against it within the feminist movement. They also talk about her podcast, Feminist Hotdog. This episode's Who's that Lady (From History)? is Kimberlé Crenshaw. Listen Here features Yoga is Dead.2019-11-2247 min
The Wo-Man PodcastRe-imagining the Word FeministJoin us in our enlightening discussion with Adrienne van der Valk, creator and host of Feminist Hotdog, about how to approach the word feminist, its meaningful impact today, and how men and women alike can benefit from a better understanding. "I'm Adrienne van der Valk, host and creator of Feminist Hotdog. I created this podcast and this brand because I'm on a mission to show the world that, not only is intersectional feminism good for everyone, it can also be fun! In the age of Trump, Kavanaugh, and McConnell, it is more important than ever to draw...2019-11-2239 min
Feminist HotdogRoad Trippin' with Amelia HrubyIt’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 the amazing people she’s met on her recent trip to the Deep South (including Montgomery!), her forthcoming book of feminist mantras, and what’s inspiring a whole choral arrangement of singing in her feminist heart.Stay tuned for...2019-11-0744 min
Fifty Feminist States: Interviews with Feminist Activists and Artists Across the U.S.Episode 30 - Podcasting for the feminist revolution with Adrienne van der Valk of Feminist HotdogIn this special podcast crossover episode, we hear from Adrienne van der Valk of Feminist Hotdog about what it’s like to be a feminist in Alabama and how podcasting can be a tool for the feminist revolution. Fifty Feminist States is no longer releasing new episodes. Click here to follow Amelia’s next podcasting project Softer Sounds.2019-11-0737 min
Fifty Feminist States: Interviews with Feminist Activists and Artists Across the U.S.Episode 30 - Podcasting for the feminist revolution with Adrienne van der Valk of Feminist HotdogIn this special podcast crossover episode, we hear from Adrienne van der Valk of Feminist Hotdog about what it’s like to be a feminist in Alabama and how podcasting can be a tool for the feminist revolution. Fifty Feminist States is no longer releasing new episodes. Click here to follow Amelia’s next podcasting project Softer Sounds.2019-11-0737 min
Feminist HotdogFeminist High Five with Leah AbramsSometimes 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 influenced her life. Listen in as we talk about feminism on campus, unsung climate change heroes, things we’re REALLY good at, two media groundbreakers who belong in the Hotdog Hall of Fame.M...2019-10-2454 min
Feminist HotdogThe Limits to Our Justice with Jana SchmiedingIf 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. We talked about how she uses her platform to advance both Native and fat liberation, dug into the distinctions between body positivity and fat positivity, and celebrated the badassery of Wilma Mank...2019-10-1159 min
Feminist HotdogThank You, Kimberlé Crenshaw with Liz KleinrockIf 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 light on critical social justice issues. Listen and learn about how she went viral for talking to students about consent, what it takes to be a feminist teacher, and why life is better with Lizzo.@teachandtransformhttps://ww...2019-09-2639 min
Feminist HotdogMy Second Life with Clara HolmesClara 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 being a woman with a disability influences—but does not define—her. Learn how she transformed her life in her thirties, how she's helping change the fashion industry, and why Nicki Minaj holds a special place in her heart.T...2019-09-1253 min
Feminist HotdogGrowth is a Way of Life with Urjita ParekhMeet 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, negotiating identity in hostile spaces, and growing as a person when you’re busy as hell.Stuff We Talked About on This Episode:Grombrehttps://www.instagram.com/grombre/Sober Glow2019-08-301h 01
Feminist HotdogThe T is Usually Silent with Hazel EdwardsI'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 providers. Listen and get an education on intersectional feminism and being an ally to trans and nonbinary people. Her story will make your liberationist heart sing!Stuff We Talked About on This EpisodeAttic Youth Center...2019-08-1553 min
Feminist HotdogI Don't Know What That Is, But I Googled It with Alissa MedinaThis 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 continuously evolving her platform to meet the changing needs of feminist readership. Thanks for sharing your magic, Alissa!Stuff We Talked About on This EpisodeFembot:https://fembotmag.comhttps://www.in...2019-08-0142 min
Feminist HotdogFH S2E07: I Feel My Flame Growing with Allison CarterThe only thing better than a feminist podcast is…two feminist podcasts! In this week’s episode, I sat down with Allison Carter, host of Not Your Little Lady, to talk about being a woman and a progressive in the South, seeing Lil Simz and Pussy Riot in concert, the big World Cup win, and—of course—what made our feminist hearts sing.Stuff We Talked About on This EpisodeNot Your Little Lady podcasthttp://notyourlittlelady.com/Stadium Erupts in “Equal Pay” Chants as U.S. Wins 2019 World Cup https://www.huffpost.com/entry/eq...2019-07-1844 min
Feminist HotdogLoud Voice Woman with Bobae BarnesWhat a thrill to reunite with my yoga sister Bobae Barnes in the mountains of Colorado! In this episode, we talk about Bobae’s journey to the U.S. from South Korea, healing from trauma through yoga, finding her voice as an artist and a woman, and why she thinks she might be a witch. We also discuss podcasts devoted exclusively to periods, learn about the Korean Me Too movement, and get to know a young climate change activist who’s ready for adults to get out of her way.Stuff We Talked About on This Episode2019-07-0449 min
Feminist HotdogThe Art of Living with Lizzie EhrenhaltIt's the 1890s. You're a wealthy white woman in love with another wealthy white woman. What do you do? My guest Lizzie Ehrenhalt has the answers in this week's episode! We dive into a chapter from LGBTQ history and explore questions of how to engage our predecessors when we know they held problematic views. We also learn about a modern musician who is making space for queer South Asian people, efforts to raise trans and nonbinary visibility through stock photography, and give two women largely erased by history their time in the spotlight.Stuff We Talked About on...2019-06-2053 min
Feminist HotdogDon't Make Me Give You a Lecture with Antonia HartleyI had such a great time interviewing Antonia Hartley, also known as @feministnutritionist. In this episode, we talk about that sneaky minx diet culture, the difference between body positivity and body neutrality, and the incredible benefits of telling perfectionism to GO AWAY. We also got to know two fabulous new Hall of Famers: rockstar college prez Ruth Simmons and actual rock star Lizzo.Show notes:@feministnutritionist:https://www.instagram.com/feministnutritionist/The Body Is Not an Apology:https://thebodyisnotanapology.com2019-06-0646 min
Feminist HotdogDowntown Feminist Town with Mawiyah PattenWhat's the difference between reproductive rights and reproductive justice? My guest Mawiyah Patten breaks it down in this timely episode as we discuss modern challenges to reproductive freedoms, including how to engage people with whom you fundamentally disagree on the issues. We also dig into how identity influences our perspectives on feminism, learn about the fierce writer and activist at the helm of OUT Magazine, and pay homage to the women behind one of the most iconic reproductive health resources in the world.URGE:https://urge.orgRaquel Willis:...2019-05-2358 min
Feminist HotdogMata Hari Gets Free with Katherine FactorThis week we're Choosing Our Own Adventure with author Katherine Factor who has just released a book for young readers about the world's most iconic female spy (but was she a feminist?). If you were a creative kid who lost your spark along the way, be sure to tune in for advice on how to free our minds and tap back into our imaginations (Katherine can help with that!). We also talk about an abolitionist "libertory" space in the works, Ava DuVernay's new Netflix series, a heartwarming advocate for our feline friends, and—of course—the Hotdog Hall of Fame...2019-05-0952 min
The Spark With Stephanie JamesModern Day Feminism with Adrienne van der ValkThis week on The Spark, as part of our celebration of welcoming new sister show Feminist Hotdog to the NoCo FM family, Stephanie chats with show host and creator Adrienne van der Valk about the inspiration behind the show, her career in social work, her views on the feminist movement, and more!Feminist Hotdog airs every Wednesday at 10pm ET / 8pm MT right after The Spark on NoCo FM, and is available everywhere podcasts are found. New episodes are released on Thursday mornings.More Feminist Hotdog:https://www.feministhotdog.comhttps://twitter.com/FeministHotdog2019-04-2543 min
Feminist HotdogIs This Over Yet? with Kristina TurnerWe kick off Season 2 on noco.fm with my Feminist Hotdog A1 From Day 1, Kristina Turner of The Fan Squad! We catch up on Kristina's feminist pop culture recommendations, gush about Beyoncé's latest surprise drop, and talk about pursuing representation in media without tokenizing anybody. We also get to know two lesser-known feminist trailblazers in advertising, entertainment, and publishing: Netta Dobbins and Tichi Wilkerson-Kassel. Listen along and feel the love!Stuff We Talk AboutThe Fan Squad [https://tfsquad.com]Homecoming [https://www.beyonce.com]If Beale Str...2019-04-2544 min
Feminist HotdogDoes Your Dog Have Children? with Lisa Ann WilliamsonIt’s the last episode of Season 1…WHAT!? In this landmark show, financial whiz Lisa Ann Williamson drops some knowledge about how to get your head out of the sand about money and the unique challenges women face when it comes to financial planning. We also talk about the beauty of intergenerational households, meet the woman who inspired Madam C.J. Walker, and peruse a “guide to girlhood” published in 1931. (Music by Ava Luna and Loyalty Freak Music.)Stuff We Talked About on This Episode:200 Women Who Will Change the Way You See the WorldAnn...2019-03-1459 min
Feminist HotdogThe Voice of Her GenerationShe’s a poet! She’s a fashionista! She’s a scriptwriter! She’s…ANGBEEN! This guest has been a Feminist Hotdog cheerleader from the beginning. Without her, this show might never have existed! We had a blast talking about pregnant Spiderwoman, Lorena Bobbitt’s reckoning, our mutual love for Stacey Abrams, and two new Hall of Famers, one of whom made us cry (happy tears). Thanks for stopping by, A! (Music by Ava Luna and Loyalty Freak Music.)Stuff We Talked About on This Episode:Battle Tactics for Your Sexist WorkplaceYou Know the Lor...2019-02-2054 min
Feminist HotdogLovers of LifeThis week I got to dish with teacher, mother and lover of life Judy Kerner. We talk about Judy's unconventional path to parenthood, ruminate over Gillette's new toxic masculinity ad, and learn about three modern book lovers who are bringing back indie-stye Bookmobiles to communities that lack access to queer authors and writers of color. We also welcomed two new Hall of Famers who both work in the entertainment industry, including a young woman who started the Chinese #MeToo movement. (Music by Ava Luna and Loyalty Freak Music.)2019-02-0537 min
Feminist HotdogAdventures With MaddogMy guest, Madison Clark, is a scholar, a pop-culture princess, an activist and an expert on everything Michael Jackson. Madison stopped by on a visit from Southern California to talk about her latest experience as a clinic escort, clemency for Cyntoia Brown, AOC's dance moves and "Masculinity Monday." We also introduced each other to two trailblazing academics from history and welcomed them into the Hotdog Hall of Fame. (Music by Ava Luna and Loyalty Freak Music.)2019-01-2751 min
Feminist HotdogRadical DeliciousnessIt almost doesn't feel right to have a chef of this caliber on a show with "hotdog" in the title, but lucky for us, Davena is a culinary populist. In this episode, we talk collard greens, vibrators, "micro-affirmations" and the assumptions we make about lady chefs. We also get to know a hard-core 19th-century feminist left behind by history for being "too radical." (Wait...that's a thing???) (Music by Ava Luna and Loyalty Freak Music.)2019-01-1344 min
Feminist HotdogNo More Endo, No More UteIt's the last episode of 2018 and the first Feminist Hotdog threeway! Dynamic duo Shannon and Leanne join me to reflect on the year, talk about their favorite feminist moments (shout out to Brandi Carlile and the Dixie Chicks), and launch their singing careers. We also hear about Shannon's surgical adventures and ponder the mystery of why doctors have such a hard time talking to patients about their vaginas. (Theme music by Ava Luna and Loyalty Freak Music.)2019-01-0148 min
Feminist HotdogLet's Have a KikiIn this episode, we learn about the world of artist and writer Christine Sloan Stoddard—a world inhabited by fictional quails, badly blown glass and sparkly clay vulvas among other oddities and delights. We also talk about pushing past disappointment, applaud a new YouTube series for LGBTQ youth, and learn about the woman behind the Bechdel Test. (Music by Ava Luna and Loyalty Freak Music.)2018-12-1845 minFeminist HotdogHome AloneWhat happens when you leave Feminist Hotdog all alone with no one to talk to? She starts talking to you! In my first solo show, I share my latest inspiration porn, gush about a new book that seeks to upend white supremacy, and attempt to answer the listener question: Is my bartender racist? (Music by Ava Luna and Loyalty Freak Music.)2018-12-1224 min
Feminist HotdogI Want to BelieveThis week's guest, Chintia Kirana, is an artist with many unique talents. She publishes a magazine, makes her own ink...and she has something in common with Haley Joel Osment in The Sixth Sense. Learn about her vision (artistic and otherwise), and hear how we answered a Dear Feminist Hotdog question that's out of this world. (Theme music by Ava Luna and Loyalty Freak Music.)2018-12-0244 min
Feminist HotdogFeminists in BedIt's the day after Thanksgiving—the perfect time to lay around and talk about feminism! This week's episode features "Supreme Nurse" Alice, a modern look at the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, a new travel magazine for women, and musings about what it means if you stop caring about sex. (Theme music by Ava Luna and Loyalty Freak Music.)2018-11-2545 min
Feminist HotdogDude, What's the Point?Activist, advocate and wise woman Lecia joins Feminist Hotdog to talk about triumphs of the midterm elections, roller derby, intersectional lingerie and the meaning of life. (Theme music by Ava Luna and Loyalty Freak Music.)2018-11-1543 min
Feminist Hotdog"Is That Santa's Husband?" with Miss Mac (aka Lauryn)Educator, single mother, doctoral student and all-around badass Lauryn joins Feminist Hotdog for a fun-filled look at our favorite feminist Halloween costume of the year, a women-only anti-nuclear protest camp that lasted almost two decades, and an artist who's still painting daily at the age of 103. Plus, we answer the question: What can we do about mansplaining? (Theme music by Ava Luna and Loyalty Freak Music.)2018-11-0538 min
Feminist HotdogCaw Like a Crow with Valerie DownesBiker badass Valerie Downes joins Feminist Hotdog to talk about her recent cross-country bicycle journey, abortion access, gem sweaters and "peeling the banana."(Theme music by Ava Luna and Loyalty Freak Music.)2018-10-2949 min
Feminist HotdogNecessity Is the Motherhood of Invention with Joanna WilliamsIn this episode, Feminist Hotdog talks with writer Joanna Williams about the value of women’s rage, showing up for transgender folks and the complexities of polyamory. (Theme music by Ava Luna and Loyalty Freak Music.)2018-10-2951 min
Feminist HotdogCongratulations...It's a Podcast! with Kristina TurnerIn our first episode, Feminist Hotdog talks with Kristina Turner, founder of The Fan Squad, about Comic Con, Doctor Who, Lyft rides gone wrong and who should be inducted into the Hotdog Hall of Fame. (Theme music by Ava Luna and Loyalty Freak Music.)2018-10-2953 min