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The Bossy Nurse Podcast 10. Inside The Story of Woman: Anna Stoecklein on FGM/C and Interviewing Hillary ClintonIn this episode of The Bossy Nurse Podcast, Marsha speaks with Anna Stoecklein, a nurse-turned-storytelling founder behind The Story of Woman Podcast, about using narrative to spotlight FGM/C and the leap that took her from bedside work to interviewing global leaders like Hillary Clinton. Find the all the resources mentioned in the show and full details at The Bossy Nurse website.Don't forget to subscribe to The Bossy Nurse Podcast on your favorite app, and please leave a quick rating and review. It helps more nurses find the show!Want e...

2026-01-011h 09

Creators from TrueFans: Showcasing Independent Podcasting Missions, Metrics and Managing ChaptersPowerful storytelling, innovative documentary production and vital discussions on the future of podcasting metrics.This time, Claire interviews Anna Stoecklein, creator of The Story of Woman, to find out more about her critically acclaimed new documentary series:The Story of Woman: Finding Strength in KenyaA Harrowing Topic, a Powerful Message: Hear how Anna travelled to Kenya to create a three-part series on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), telling the human stories behind the statistics and research.Rewriting Tradition: In this series Anna speaks with survivors, activists, and community leaders in a...

2025-11-0944 min

EarBuds: Podcast Picks Podcasts on Bodily Autonomy & Change 📣Explore the powerful narratives of bodily autonomy and collective change with this week's curated podcast picks! These five handpicked episodes, selected by Anna Stoecklein of The Story of Woman Podcast, delve into the transformative conversations surrounding personal rights and societal evolution. From intimate stories of individuals reclaiming their bodies to broader discussions on the movements driving change, each podcast offers a unique perspective on the fight for autonomy and justice. Discover how voices from diverse backgrounds are challenging norms and advocating for a more equitable future. Whether you're passionate about social justice or curious about the dynamics of change...

2025-08-1101 min

The Story of Woman The Story of Woman in Kenya part 3: FGM/C and The Path ForwardIn this final episode of the Kenya series, host Anna Stoecklein explores what it will take to not just end female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), but to shift the underlying social norms that drive it. The episode examines the complex journey toward cultural transformation, revealing how community dialogue, intergenerational conversations, and collective action are crucial for lasting change. Through powerful examples—from a young Maasai man who composes songs advocating against FGM/C to a former cutter now spreading awareness within her community—the episode showcases how grassroots movements are creating meaningful progress. While acknow...

2025-05-2137 min

The Story of Woman The Story of Woman in Kenya part 2: FGM/C and Breaking the CycleIn the second episode of this three-part series on female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in Kenya, host Anna Stoecklein and Kenyan journalist Evelyn Wambui explore the complex reasons why this practice persists despite its known harmful effects. The episode delves into the cultural, religious, and social forces that perpetuate FGM/C and the challenges faced by those who choose to break away from tradition. From conversations with survivors, religious leaders, and a former cutter, this episode sheds insight into the powerful current of tradition and the remarkable courage required to break free from it. It also...

2025-05-2135 min

The Story of Woman The Story of Woman in Kenya part 1: FGM/C and The Untapped Potential of WomenThis special three-part series brings The Story of Woman podcast on location in Kenya to explore female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Host Anna Stoecklein partners with Kenyan journalist Evelyn Wambui and international NGO Orchid Project, traveling to rural Maasai villages and urban Nairobi to delve into the hearts and minds of community leaders, activists, and survivors, bringing you the human stories behind the headlines and statistics. This powerful first episode explores how this millennia-old practice affects 230 million women and girls worldwide through intimate conversations with survivors from two distinct Kenyan communities with dramatically different experiences – the Ma...

2025-05-2130 min

The Story of Woman The Story of Woman in Kenya TeaserThis special three-part series brings The Story of Woman podcast on location in Kenya to explore the deeply rooted and urgent issue of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Host Anna Stoecklein teams up with Kenyan journalist Evelyn Wambui and the international NGO Orchid Project, traveling to rural Maasai villages and urban Nairobi. Through powerful, on-the-ground interviews with survivors, activists, and community leaders, the series reveals the human stories behind the headlines and statistics. Through firsthand accounts of physical trauma, educational barriers, and remarkable resilience, the series reveals both the devastating impacts of FGM/C...

2025-05-1403 min

The Story of Woman REPLAY: S2 E1. Woman and Change: Setting the Scene with Hillary Clinton and Cherie BlairREPLAY OF SEASON TWO EPISODE ONEIn the first episode of season two of the podcast, I speak with former US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Cherie Blair, CBE KC in their first-time ever, exclusive joint podcast interview!Hillary Clinton and Cherie Blair have pioneered positive change for women for decades. They have worked as lawyers, politicians, activists, and business leaders - and also both had husbands in charge of governments, the US and the UK respectively. In this episode, they share what they have learned over the years: the current st...

2024-04-2954 min

The Story of Woman BONUS: Feminist Foreign Policy featuring Anna co-hosting The Great British Foreign Affairs PodcastThis is an episode of The Great British Foreign Affairs Podcast, featuring host Anna Stoecklein as a guest host alongside Anna-Joy Rickard.Together they talk about feminist foreign policy with Kristina Lunz, the author of ‘The Future of Foreign Policy is Feminist’ and Co-founder and Director of the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy in Berlin. The episode dives deep into feminist foreign policy, tracing its origins and exploring its profound implications for the world today and the future.The Great British Foreign Affairs PodcastOriginal episode--Be...

2024-04-2230 min

The Story of Woman S3 E10. The Story of Human: Inner Work for Outer Healing with Remi OlajoyegbeExplore the root cause of societal issues and explore a movement beyond feminism in the Season 3 finale of "The Story of Woman." Join host Anna Stoecklein and Remi Olajoyegbe, co-founder of Medicine festival, in a profound discussion on inner healing for societal transformation. Dive into the importance of community, the longing for belonging, and the power of collective empowerment. From ancient indigenous practices to cutting-edge therapies, this episode unveils the transformative power of Medicine festival, providing a unique space for self-discovery, connection with others, and immersion in diverse healing modalities. Join us on this insightful...

2024-03-111h 11

The Story of Woman S3 E9. From 1963 to Today: How “The Feminine Mystique” Lives OnBetty Friedan's "The Feminine Mystique," published in 1963, is often recognized as a catalyst for the second wave of feminism. How far have we come since then in terms of women's role in society, and specifically women's maternal and domestic role?In this episode of The Story of Woman, host Anna Stoecklein dives deep into a conversation with writer and scholar, Monica Cardenas, about the parallels between the issues faced by women in the 1960s and the challenges that persist in the present. Reflecting on the enduring mystique, the conversation explores what the original “feminine mystique” was and how...

2024-03-041h 00

The Story of Woman S3 E8. From Doubt to Belief: The Evolution of #MeToo and Survivor Testimony with Leigh Gilmore, author of The #MeToo EffectThe #MeToo movement empowered millions to speak out about sexual violence and changed the default response to women's accounts from universal doubt to selective belief. What changed?In this episode, guest host Sarey Ruden speaks with Leigh Gilmore to discuss her book, “The #MeToo Effect: What Happens When We Believe Women”. They delve into the transformative impact of the #MeToo movement, exploring the evolution of societal responses to women's accounts of sexual violence.A central theme revolves around the power of survivor testimony and the collective strength that arises when survivors speak together, challenging the stat...

2024-02-261h 04

The Story of Woman S3 E7. Navigating Motherhood in the Age of Surveillance with Sophie Hamacher and Jessica Hankey, creators of SupervisionHow does the rise of AI and surveillance intersect with motherhood? In this episode, Sophie Hamacher and Jessica Hankey, creators of the groundbreaking anthology, Supervision: On Motherhood and Surveillance, delve into the ways mothers' behaviors and bodies are observed, exposed, and policed in today's society.The conversation broadens to encompass the unique experiences of BIPOC mothers, who find themselves in a paradoxical state of both hyper-visibility and invisibility. Sophie and Jessica underscore the importance of community motherhood, sharing examples that challenge societal norms and resist government neglect in areas such as reproductive healthcare and childcare....

2024-02-1952 min

The Story of Woman S3 E6. From Beauty Ideals to Empowering Stories: A Conversation with Glamour's UK Editor-in-Chief, Deborah JosephIn this episode, guest host Joanna Cummings takes the reins to interview Deborah Joseph, the UK Editor in Chief of Glamour Magazine. The discussion delves into the evolving landscape of women's magazines, feminism, and the transformative journey of Glamour from a beauty-focused brand to a platform advocating female empowerment.Deborah highlights the positive shift in the beauty industry away from the size zero aesthetic and discusses her personal approach, choosing authenticity over conforming to external pressures. This episode serves as a thought-provoking exploration of the complex relationship between women's magazines, societal expectations, and the ongoing journey towards...

2024-02-1246 min

The Story of Woman S3 E5. From Ancient Bottles to Modern Struggles: A Deep Dive into Breastfeeding with Joanna Wolfarth, author of MilkIn what ways has breastfeeding been shaped by culture and history?Join us as we unravel the complex terrain in this episode featuring Joanna Wolfarth, author of Milk: An Intimate History of Breastfeeding.Joanna delves into the historical evolution of breastfeeding norms and practices, examining how societal changes impacted women's experiences. Through the lens of her own journey, Joanna also touches on the complexities of breastfeeding in public, the stigma associated with it, and the societal discomfort surrounding the maternal body.Beyond the historical and contemporary challenges of breastfeeding, Joanna advocates for systemic...

2024-02-051h 01

The Story of Woman S3 E4. Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work with Amy Diehl and Leanne Dzubinski, authors of Glass WallsYou may have heard of the glass ceiling, but have you heard of the glass walls?In this episode, Amy Diehl and Leanne Dzubinski discuss the pervasive issue of gender bias in the workplace, highlighting the six walls that hinder women's progress. Based on their book, Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work, Amy and Leanne delve into the nuances of each barrier, providing insights, real-life examples, and the impact of gender bias on women's professional journeys, and society as a whole.The episode also explores the concept...

2024-01-2958 min

The Story of Woman S3 E3: How Neuroscience is Rewriting the Story of Parenthood with Chelsea Conaboy, author of Mother BrainEver wondered if the so-called "maternal instinct" is a scientific reality or a societal construct?Join guest host Monica Cardenas as she delves into the fascinating world of neuroscience with Chelsea Conaboy, author of Mother Brain: How Neuroscience is Rewriting the Story of Parenthood. Together, they explore the intricate changes in parents' brains and debunking myths surrounding motherhood.Chelsea makes the argument for how understanding the science behind parental brain changes can relieve pressure on new parents, foster patience, and promote equal participation in caregiving, breaking away from traditional gender roles. She envisions a narrative...

2024-01-2257 min

The Great British Foreign Affairs Podcast S2 E2 The one on feminist foreign policy with Kristina Lunz & The Story of Woman podcastIt’s an honour to jointly host this episode with The Story of Woman podcast by Anna Stoecklein - which features interviews with those who explore our world through the female gaze. Together we talk about feminist foreign policy with Kristina Lunz, the author of ‘The future of foreign policy is feminist’ and Co-founder and Director of the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy in Berlin. We dive into what it is, where it came from and what it means for today. *Find The Story of Woman podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-story-of-woman/id1610515650

2024-01-2128 min

The Story of Woman S3 E2. Breaking Boundaries: Women Who Dressed Like Men to Do Shit They Weren't Supposed to Do with Tracy Dawson, author of Let Me Be FrankEver wonder about the women who defied conventions by wearing the pants—quite literally?In this episode, comedy writer and actress Tracy Dawson highlight trailblazers throughout history who disguised themselves as men to gain access and opportunities denied them simply because they were women.The conversation delves into various stories from Tracy’s book, Let Me Be Frank: A Book About Women Who Dressed Like Men To Do Shit They Weren't Supposed To Do, highlighting women like Rena "Rusty" Kanokogi, the mother of women's judo, and Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, the only woman to ever rece...

2024-01-1557 min

The Story of Woman S3 E1. From Trauma to Transformation: Empowering Women and Healing the Planet with Zainab SalbiExplore the transformative moments that have defined Zainab Salbi's journey from war-torn Iraq under Saddam Hussein's regime to becoming a global advocate for empowering women survivors.In this compelling episode, Zainab Salbi, a renowned humanitarian, author, and journalist recognized as one of the women changing the world by influential figures such as Oprah Winfrey and Bill Gates, shares her inspiring narrative. From her early life in Iraq under Saddam Hussein's regime to the founding of Women for Women International at the age of 23, Zainab delves into her remarkable experiences and the resilience she witnessed in women.

2024-01-081h 07

The Story of Woman BONUS: Featuring Anna on The Nurse Keith Podcast: Leveraging Women’s Empowerment to Benefit Health and Well-BeingThis is an episode of The Nurse Keith podcast, featuring host Anna Stoecklein’s interview. In it, Anna delves into the persistent inequities within our healthcare system, shedding light on the challenges faced by patients and nurses alike, and drawing from her personal experiences during her clinical nursing career. Anna also reflects on the profound lessons learned from the powerful women she's interviewed, shares how she selects topics for the podcast, and even envisions what she would do if she was named "queen of the world"!You aren't going to want to miss this behind-the-scenes look into th...

2023-11-061h 09

The Story of Woman SPECIAL: The Story of Woman Goes Global: Women Deliver, The World’s Largest Convening for Gender EqualityWhat are the most pressing issues women and girls still face today? What progress has been made in recent years? How are gender equality champions driving change around the world? In this special episode, host Anna travels to Kigali, Rwanda for the Women Deliver 2023 Conference, the largest convening for gender equality in the world, to find out!Through conversations with conference organizers and participants, hear stories from gender equality trailblazers from around the world, be inspired to take action in your own life and community, and learn why Rwanda is the 9th best place in the world...

2023-09-1859 min

The Story of Woman BONUS: The Creativity Found Podcast Featuring Anna’s Journey from Nurse to PodcasterThis is an episode of the Creativity Found podcast, featuring host Anna Stoecklein’s interview. In it, she discusses her journey from nurse to podcaster, how she came up with the idea and created The Story of Woman, and what’s next for the podcast!Creativity FoundOriginal episode with transcriptThe Creative Brain is a catalyst for change.For many years Anna Stoecklein believed that creativity was limited to traditional forms of art, such as painting or drawing. However, after watching the Netflix documentary The Creative Brain, she...

2023-07-2431 min

2023-06-2755 min

Creativity Found: Finding Creativity Later in Life Anna Stoecklein and The Story of WomanThe Creative Brain is a catalyst for changeFor many years Anna Stoecklein believed that creativity was limited to traditional forms of art, such as painting or drawing. However, after watching the Netflix documentary The Creative Brain, she realized that creativity is everywhere, and that everyone is creative in their own way. This realization was a game-changer for Anna, as it allowed her to see her own creativity and potential.Anna had a creative childhood, but that took a back seat during her teenage years and early adulthood. Anna studied nursing, and after three years of...

2023-06-1128 min

The Story of Woman S2 E14. Woman and Change: Intersectionality with Cecilia Chung, Transgender Rights and HIV/AIDS Awareness AdvocateBecome a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee*In this episode, guest host Asha Dahya speaks with Cecilia Chung, a barrier-breaking advocate for transgender rights and people living with HIV. Cecilia shares her personal journey as a trans woman, from her upbringing in Hong Kong to her move to the United States in the 1980s.Highlighting the experiences and challenges faced by trans women, particularly trans women of color, Asha and Cecilia discuss the importance of individual stories in humanizing the trans...

2023-06-0554 min

The Story of Woman S2 E13. Woman and Change: Intersectionality with Alicia Garza, Organizer, Founder, Co-Creator of #BlackLivesMatterBecome a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee*In this episode, guest host Asha Dahya speaks with Alicia Garza - author, political strategist, organizer, founder of Black Futures Lab, co-founder of Supermajority, and co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter and the Black Lives Matter Global Network… among other things!Alicia believes that Black communities deserve what all communities deserve - to be powerful in every aspect of their lives. In their conversation, Alicia and Asha explore systemic racism and the importance of building power within Bl...

2023-05-291h 01

The Story of Woman S2 E12. Woman and Change: Climate with Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Indigenous Chadian Environmental ActivistBecome a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee*In this episode, I speak with Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, an expert in the adaptation and mitigation of Indigenous peoples to climate change. A member of the Mbororo pastoralist people in Chad, Hindou is the Founder and President of the Association for Indigenous Women and Peoples of Chad (AFPAT), an organisation she started when she was nine years old. (No, that’s not a typo!)Indigenous people make up only 5% of the wo...

2023-05-221h 05

The Story of Woman S2 E11. Woman and Change: Climate with Dr Katharine Wilkinson, Co-Founder of All We Can SaveBecome a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee*In this episode, I speak with Dr Katharine Wilkinson, a bestselling author, strategist, and teacher, working to heal the planet we call home. Time magazine featured her as one of 15 “women who will save the world.”Co-founder of the All We Can Save project, Dr Wilkinson’s work focuses on storytelling, education, community building, and nurturing the leaderful climate community we need for a life-giving future. In our conversation, we talk about h...

2023-05-1552 min

The Nurse Keith Show Leveraging Women's Empowerment to Benefit Health and Well-BeingOn episode 421 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Anna Stoecklein, RN, a registered nurse turned podcaster, and the founder, producer, and host of The Story of Woman podcast. Anna has a passion for people and telling stories that help us understand and connect with one another more deeply and authentically.The Story of Woman podcast features interviews by exploring our world through the female gaze. From the economy, healthcare, gender roles and more, each episode dives deep into where we are on the long march to equality, how we got here...

2023-05-121h 08

The Story of Woman S2 E10. Woman and Change: Climate with Xiye Bastida, Indigenous Youth Climate Justice ActivistBecome a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee*In this episode, I speak with Xiye Bastida, a 21-year-old climate justice activist born in Mexico and was raised as part of the Otomi-Toltec Indigenous community. She is an organizer, author, speaker, and student who is driven to make the climate movement more inclusive and diverse.As an organizer with Fridays For Future and the co-founder of Re-Earth Initiative, Xiye is a global leader of the climate movement that focuses on...

2023-05-081h 00

The Story of Woman S2 E9. Woman and Change: Sports with Lindsey Vonn, World-Renowned Ski RacerBecome a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee*In this episode, I speak with one of the top ski racers of all time, Lindsey Vonn. Olympic gold medalist with 82 World Cup championships, Lindsey has the third highest super ranking of all skiers, men or women.In our conversation, we talk about Lindsey’s journey going from a 9 year old dreaming of being an Olympian to the most decorated American skier of all time - her role models, double standards sh...

2023-05-0146 min

The Story of Woman S2 E8. Woman and Change: Sports with Lauren Fleshman, Elite Distance Runner and ActivistBecome a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee*In this episode, I speak with one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, Lauren Fleshman. Throughout her career, Lauren saw how the sports systems - originally designed by men, for men and boys - continued to fail young women and girls as much as empower them.Girls drop out of sports at alarming rates once they hit puberty, and female collegiate athletes routinely fall victim to injury...

2023-04-2455 min

The Story of Woman S2 E7. Woman and Change: Business Leaders with Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, Co-Founders of theSkimmBecome a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee*In this episode, I speak with Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of theSkimm - a non-partisan digital media company dedicated to succinctly giving women the information they need to make confident decisions.Carly and Danielle disrupted the male-dominated media landscape and defined a new category altogether when they launched theSkimm. In the past decade, they have grown it from a daily newsletter, to an entire ecosystem of newsletters...

2023-04-1746 min

The Story of Woman S2 E6. Woman and Change: Business Leaders with Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO of AcumenBecome a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee*In this episode, I speak with Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder and CEO of Acumen, a global organization that invests in for-profit companies that are tackling poverty and building a world where everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity.For too long, businesses and corporations have put profits above everything else, to the detriment of people and the planet. Jacqueline Novogratz has pioneered an entirely new business model that uses traditional market-based...

2023-04-101h 08

The Story of Woman S2 E5. Woman and Change: Activism with Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code and Moms FirstBecome a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee*In this episode, I speak with Reshma Saujani – a leading activist, lawyer, politician, and the founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First (previously Marshall Plan for Moms).Reshma has spent more than a decade building movements to fight for women and girls’ economic empowerment, working to close the gender gap in the tech sector, and most recently advocating for policies to support moms impacted by the pandemic.In our...

2023-04-0351 min

The Story of Woman S2 E4. Woman and Change: Activism with Tawakkol Karman, Yemeni Nobel LaureateBecome a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee*In this episode I speak with Tawakkol Karman, a human rights activist, journalist and politician who is known as the “mother of the revolution”, “the iron woman” and “the lady of the Arab Spring,” for her key role in the 2011 pro-democracy uprisings in Yemen, also known as the Arab Spring.She was awarded the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize for this work, making her the first Yemeni, the first Arab woman, and t...

2023-03-2743 min

The Story of Woman S2 E3. Woman and Change: Politics with Jess Phillips, UK Member of ParliamentBecome a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee*In this episode I speak with Jess Phillips, UK Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley.Jess is also the Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding and a fierce defender of women and girls, especially when it comes to men’s violence against women, domestic abuse, sexual and reproductive health, childcare, and maternal and paternal rights. Every year, Jess she reads out the names of UK women killed by men in th...

2023-03-2053 min

The Story of Woman S2 E2. Woman and Change: Politics with Zarifa Ghafari, Former Mayor in AfghanistanBecome a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee*In this episode, I speak with former mayor - and Afghanistan’s youngest ever female mayor - Zarifa Ghafari.After the Taliban returned to power in August of 2021, the question on everyone’s mind was ‘What’s going to happen to all the women and girls now?’ Zarifa has answers.From 2018 until August 2021, Zarifa was mayor of the Maidan Wardak province, located in the heart of Taliban territory. During her tenure...

2023-03-131h 12

The Story of Woman S2 E1. Woman and Change: Setting the Scene with Hillary Clinton and Cherie BlairBecome a Patreon for access to bonus content and to support the podcast, or buy me a (metaphorical) coffee*In the first episode of season two of the podcast, I speak with former US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Cherie Blair, CBE KC in their first-time ever, exclusive joint podcast interview!Hillary Clinton and Cherie Blair have pioneered positive change for women for decades. They have worked as lawyers, politicians, activists, and business leaders - and also both had husbands in charge of governments, the US and the U...

2023-03-0753 min

The Story of Woman Season Two Teaser - The Story of Woman: Changemakers, How Women Make Change HappenWe are thrilled to announce season two of the podcast, The Story of Woman: Changemakers - exploring how women make change happen.In this 14-episode series, I'll be talking to women at the top of their industries who are bringing about social and cultural change, despite the (many) obstacles they have faced. You'll hear from activists, politicians, athletes, environmentalists and more.⁠ We’ll discuss all things change - how it happens, what gets in the way and how we all play a part in driving it.The series is kicked off by an e...

2023-02-2804 min

The Story of Woman The First Chapter: a year in review and what's coming nextThe Story of Woman podcast is nearly one year old! In this rare solo episode, I reflect on the close of the first chapter of the podcast, and I also talk about what’s to come in 2023. This year we’ve been highlighting the work of some incredible non-fiction writers whose work focuses on the subject of women. From medicine to myths, authority to advocacy, and weddings to the workplace, their books are brilliant, and we’ve loved sharing our conversations with you.In 2023, Season 2 will be a little different, and will focus on changemakers: the women making...

2023-01-0232 min

Feedback with EarBuds: The Podcast Recommendation Podcast The Story Behind Women’s Healthcare: Podcast RecommendationsWelcome to Feedback with EarBuds, the podcast recommendation podcast.Subscribe to the newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/cIcBuHThis week's theme is The Story Behind Women's Healthcare. Our curator is Anna Stoecklein.Why did Anna choose this theme?: "I am a nurse by background, but I have learned some of my biggest lessons about healthcare since leaving that field and entering the gender equity space. As Elinor Cleghorn, author of Unwell Women, puts it: “Medicine is every bit as social and cultural as it is scientific.” These are episodes that explore how cult...

2022-12-1416 min

The Story of Woman S1 E23. Woman and Fairy Tales & Greek Myths: Karrie F & Jonathon P, Gender Swapped Fairy Tales / Greek MythsIn this episode of The Story of Woman, I chat to not one but TWO amazing authors, Karrie Fransman and Jonathon Plackett about their books, Gender Swapped Fairy Tales and Gender Swapped Greek Myths. Fairytales and Greek Myths have been told and re-told for thousands of years, but never like this. Taking these well-known stories that form the archetypes we still see today, Karrie and Jonathon make one vital change - they swapped all the genders. This simple change created characters and stories never seen before, and shine a light on the gender binaries in language, the r...

2022-12-051h 04

The Story of Woman S1 E22. Woman and Advocacy: Cynthia Changyit Levin, From Changing Diapers to Changing the WorldIn this episode, I talk with author, speaker, activist and mother Cynthia Changyit Levin about her book, From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started. If you’re looking for practical inspiration on how to make effective change in your local community, then this is the episode for you!Advocacy is a great way to get involved in driving change in our communities, yet very few of us ever actually learn how to become one. With over a decade of experience, Cynthia offers a step-by-step guide on how to be...

2022-11-141h 04

The Story of Woman S1 E21. Woman and Gendered Emotions: Pragya Agarwal, HystericalIn this episode, I talk with Pragya Agarwal about her book, Hysterical: Exploding the myth of gendered emotions.The experience of emotions is universally human, but our ability to display and act on them is heavily gendered. Despite improvements in societal equality, women are still often labelled ‘hysterical’, ‘bossy’ or emotional’. Pragya examines the impact this has on women - and men - including the role it has played in the subjugation of women throughout history, and how a future where emotions are ungendered might look.Some topics of discussion include: Where the myth of gendered...

2022-10-311h 05

The Story of Woman S1 E20. Woman and Sexual Freedom: Natalie Lee, Feeling MyselfIn this episode, I talk with content creator, author, podcast host and public speaker Natalie Lee about her book, Feeling Myself: How I Shed My Shame To Find Sexual Freedom and You Can Too. Natalie is an honest, frank writer, who describes herself as ‘on a liberating road of disruption to challenge and help you shed your shame’. Sex remains an enormous taboo, and is still a source of shame and embarrassment for many people. Somehow, even in the 21st century, we haven’t got it right in educating young people about healthy attitudes to sex, consent and our...

2022-10-171h 06

Nurse Podcast Channel How to Advance Health Equity Through Health PolicyThis Coffee Talk episode is supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows program.If you’re interested in improving our healthcare system’s inequities and ensuring everybody has a fair opportunity for health and well-being, then you’ll want to be sure to check this out! The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows program offers mid-career professionals the opportunity to participate in the policy process at the federal level and use that leadership experience to improve health equity, health care, and health policy.In this...

2022-09-2929 min

Health Equity Podcast Channel How to Advance Health Equity Through Health PolicyThis Coffee Talk episode is supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows program.If you’re interested in improving our healthcare system’s inequities and ensuring everybody has a fair opportunity for health and well-being, then you’ll want to be sure to check this out! The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows program offers mid-career professionals the opportunity to participate in the policy process at the federal level and use that leadership experience to improve health equity, health care, and health policy.In this...

2022-09-2829 min

The Story of Woman S1 E19. Woman and Workplace Bias: Gill Whitty-Collins, Why Men Win at WorkIf women have equal leadership ability, why are they so under-represented at the top in business and society? Why are we still living in a world where virtually all the top jobs are occupied by men? And why do we accept it? Gill Whitty-Collins asks these questions in her book, Why Men Win at Work, and provides some answers for us in today's episode. Some topics of discussion include: The current state of gender inequality in leadership and politics The (often) invisible forces that perpetuate the problem Likeability and perfectionist syndrome What men, businesses, and communities s...

2022-09-261h 10

The Story of Woman S1 E18. BONUS: A Compilation of StorytellersThe authors we feature come from a huge range of sectors and industries, but they all have one thing in common: they’re using their voices to create societal change, and that change means elevating the role and the story of woman. In this special episode, we’ve compiled past interview responses to the podcast’s recurring questions: What does feminism mean to you - 5:40 What is the story of woman to you - 10:50 We’d love to hear your take on these questions, and on the topics we discuss with our authors and contributo...

2022-09-0521 min

The Story of Woman S1 E17. BONUS: Woman and Subcultures: Lucy Leonelli, A Year in the LifeDo you even wonder what else is out there for you? How often do you experience fear of missing out? In this episode, I talk with Lucy Leonelli about her book, A Year in the Life.Feeling stuck in her career and suffering from a very bad case of FOMO, Lucy quit her 9-5 and spent one year living with 26 different British subcultures: aristocrats, battle re-enactors, circus performers, naturists, zeitgeist political activists and more, experiencing first-hand their social rituals and customs, leading to lessons about herself, the world and what it means to be human.

2022-08-151h 08

The Alarmist VALERIE SOLANAS: ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF ANDY WARHOLWho’s to blame for the attempted assassination of Andy Warhol?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with fellow podcaster Anna Stoecklein Lau about Valerie Solanas and her attempted assassination of Andy Warhol. Host of the podcast The Story of Woman, Anna is the perfect guest to help explore the broader context of this incident. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Valerie Solanas: villain or victim of the times? Up on the board: Mental Health Stigma, Artistic Injustice, Hypocrisy & Gender.We have merch!Join our Disc...

2022-08-0250 min

The Story of Woman REPLAY: S1 E1. Woman and Authority: Mary Ann Sieghart, The Authority GapREPLAY OF EPISODE ONEIn this episode, I talk with journalist, broadcaster and non-executive director Mary Ann Sieghart about her book, The Authority Gap: Why Women Are Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men and What We Can Do About It.Unbelievably, there is still a huge gulf between men and women in the workplace when it comes to pay, promotion and authority. Referred to as “the mother of all gender gaps”, Mary Ann exposes the unseen bias at work in our everyday lives, marshaling a wealth of data with precision and insight to reveal the syst...

2022-08-011h 08

The Story of Woman S1 E16. Woman and Arab Feminist - Round Two: Farida D, The List of Shit That Made Me a FeministBack by popular demand! In this episode, I talk (again) with Arab gender researcher and poet Farida D. to answer listener questions, and discuss her book, The List of Shit That Made Me a Feminist.Writing under a pen name to protect her identity, Farida D. writes about everyday oppressions from an Arab feminist's perspective while demonstrating how we are all connected under the one patriarchal system. In the process, she’s broken up with her hijab, set her high heels on fire, and been shared all over social media. Be sure to have a lis...

2022-07-251h 00

The Story of Woman S1 E15. Woman and Unbiased Parenting: Virginia Mendez, Childhood UnlimitedIn this episode, I talk with gender equality champion Virginia Mendez about her book, Childhood Unlimited: Parenting Beyond the Gender BiasFrom films and books to toys and clothes to the language we use, our world is extremely gendered, making raising a child beyond the limitations placed on them by gender incredibly difficult. Virginia breaks down what gender bias is, how the stereotypes we absorb from the earliest days perpetuate it, and what can be done to raise kids beyond these limitations.Some topics of discussion include: Stereotypes, and how films, books, toys and...

2022-06-271h 13

The Story of Woman S1 E14. Woman and The Morality of Abortion; Dr. Willie Parker, Life's WorkIn this episode, I talk with Christian reproductive justice advocate and abortion provider Dr Willie Parker about his book, Life’s Work: A Moral Argument for ChoiceMorals, religion and the principles of right and wrong are often cited by the anti-abortion community as a reason to deny women and pregnant people this basic medical care. Using his personal experience and a deep understanding of the medical, ethical and social issues, Dr Willie Parker - OBGYN, abortion provider and lifelong Christian - makes the powerful moral case for championing reproductive rights.Some topics of discussion in...

2022-06-061h 06

The Story of Woman S1 E13. Woman and Abortion Access: Carole Joffe & David S. Cohen, Obstacle CourseAbortion is a topic that generates a lot of emotion, so in this episode we’re looking at the facts. Today I talk with Carole Joffe and David S. Cohen about their book, Obstacle Course: The Everyday Struggle to Get an Abortion in AmericaGetting an abortion in the United States of America can be a monumental challenge. From forced ultrasounds and dishonest medical information, to arbitrary waiting periods and harassing protesters, Carole and David tell the story of abortion in America, capturing a disturbing reality of insurmountable barriers people face when trying to exercise their legal ri...

2022-05-301h 09

The Story of Woman S1 E12. Woman and White Feminism: Koa Beck, White FeminismKoa Beck’s reporting and analysis on gender, identity, race, and culture have won her international acclaim, and in this episode, I talk with Koa about her book, White Feminism: from the suffragettes to influencers and who they leave behindThis book is an important addition to the conversation around race, empowerment and inclusion in the United States. Not to be confused with feminists who happen to be white, Koa explores the ‘white feminism’ ideology of past and present, demonstrating how society commodifies feminism and systemically shuts out women of color and other marginalized groups.Some t...

2022-05-231h 18

The Story of Woman S1 E11. Woman and Those Changing the World: Asha Dahya, Today's Wonder WomenIn this episode, I talk with Asha Dahya about her book, Today’s Wonder Women.Not all superheroes wear capes! Many of them are everyday women challenging the status quo with love, determination, vision and grit. In Asha’s book, a compilation of the stories of 50 female identifying people, you’ll meet the everyday superheroes who are changing the world. They’ve identified a problem and taken it upon themselves to do something about it, dismantling any barriers that stand in their way. It’s an inspiring read. Some topics of discussion include: Stories of female-i...

2022-05-091h 03

The Story of Woman S1 E10. Woman and Weddings: Katrina Majkut, The Adventures and Discoveries of a Feminist BrideIn this episode, I talk with Katrina Majkut about her book, The Adventures and Discoveries of a Feminist Bride, a personal and powerful prenuptial journey through Western wedding culture.Katrina demonstrates how there is no such thing as ‘traditional marriage’ or a ‘traditional wedding’, as both have been evolving for centuries, and she unpicks the importance of updating our outdated traditions that support the wage gap, street harassment, sex and gender discrimination, and limit reproductive rights. With a deep dive into behavioral economics, social psychology and a good dash of humor, Katrina offers a fresh take on how wedd...

2022-05-021h 09

The Story of Woman S1 E9. Woman and Cities: Leslie Kern, Feminist CityIn this episode, I talk with urban scholar Leslie Kern about her book, Feminist City.We tend to think about our built environment as fixed and nothing to do with sexism, discrimination or bias but like everything else in our world, our cities are shaped by gender, as they were designed for one type of man, at the exclusion of women. Cities aren’t built to accommodate women’s bodies, women’s needs, or women’s desires. So what would a feminist city look like?In our conversation, Leslie exposes what is hidden in plain...

2022-04-251h 13

The Story of Woman S1 E8. Woman and Lessons from a New One: Paula Stone Williams, As a WomanIn this episode, I talk with Paula Stone Williams - internationally known speaker on issues of gender equity - about her book, As a Woman: What I Learned About Power, Sex and the Patriarchy After I Transitioned.A father, husband, and successful pastor and CEO, Paula Stone Williams made the decision to transition at the age of 60 and quickly discovered her life as a woman was not going to be as easy as her life as a white man. Transgender people are in a very unique position having lived as both genders, and in her book Paula...

2022-04-181h 02

The Story of Woman S1 E7. Woman and Birth Control: Dr Krystale Littlejohn, Just Get on the PillIn this episode, I talk with Associate Professor of Sociology Dr Kystale Littlejohn about her book, Just Get on the Pill. A keenly researched and incisive examination, Dr Littlejohn investigates how birth control became a fundamentally unbalanced and gendered responsibility.Though it takes two people to make a pregnancy, prevention is seen almost entirely as a woman’s responsibility. In Just Get On The Pill, Dr Littlejohn breaks this down, unpacking how this gendered approach encroaches on reproductive and bodily autonomy and poses obstacles for preventing disease. Some topics of discussion include: Society’s ideas...

2022-04-111h 23

The Story of Woman S1 E6. Woman and Medicine part 2: Elinor Cleghorn, Unwell WomenThis is Part Two of my conversation with feminist historian Elinor Cleghorn about her brilliant book, Unwell Women. If you haven’t listened to Part One yet, we suggest you head there first - it’s Episode 5 of the podcast. In Unwell Women, Elinor explores the history of medicine, exposing the fundamentally social, cultural and political foundations of medical practice and the long shadow that a troubling legacy of prejudice casts over the development of objective knowledge. She explores the intersection between illness, pain, belief and science, busting myths and equipping women with the knowledge they need to ta...

2022-04-041h 06

The Story of Woman S1 E5. Woman and Medicine part 1: Elinor Cleghorn, Unwell WomenThis episode is Part One of my conversation with feminist historian Elinor Cleghorn about her book, Unwell Women - we had so much to chat about that the interview is split into two parts!Going to the doctor and seeking medical advice can be a big deal in and of itself, but what about being misdiagnosed, misunderstood, or simply not believed about your own body? These are all too common experiences for women today, and Elinor Cleghorn helps us understand how we got here, arguing that medicine is every bit as social and cultural as it is...

2022-03-2857 min

The Story of Woman S1 E4. Woman and Arab Feminism: Farida D., Rants of a Rebel Arab FeministIn this episode, I talk with Arab gender researcher and poet Farida D. about her book, Rants of a Rebel Arab Feminist. Writing under a pen name to protect her identity, Farida D. writes about everyday oppressions from an Arab feminist's perspective while demonstrating how we are all connected under the one patriarchal system. Some topics of discussion include: What it means to be an Arab feminist What the West gets wrong and how to be better allies The spectrum of oppression that manifests differently depending on culture, but connects us under the one p...

2022-03-211h 14

The Story of Woman S1 E3. Woman and Sex-Gender Myths: Gina Rippon, The Gendered BrainIn this episode, I talk with Professor Emeritus of Cognitive Neuroimaging Gina Rippon about her book, The Gendered Brain, which for our US listeners is called Gender and Our Brains. Since the day we are born, we face deeply ingrained (false) beliefs that our sex determines our skills and preferences - from toys and colors to career choices and salaries. Using the latest neuroscience, Gina unpacks the stereotypes and shows how these messages mold our ideas of ourselves, each other and even shape our brains accordingly. She explores how the idea of a gendered brain has led...

2022-03-141h 17

The Story of Woman S1 E2. Woman and Innovation & The Economy: Katrine Marçal, Mother of InventionHave you ever had a great idea which was ignored in a meeting, only for it to be wildly applauded and rapidly implemented when later suggested by a man? In this episode, I talk with Katrine Marçal about her book, Mother of Invention: How Good Ideas Get Ignored In An Economy Built For Men. From the rolling suitcases to computer science to addressing the climate crisis, Katrine illuminates how our world is shaped by gender; how gender bias has skewed innovation, technology, and history; and how women’s intelligence and ingenuity hold the key to our fut...

2022-03-071h 09

The Story of Woman S1 E1. Woman and Authority: Mary Ann Sieghart, The Authority GapIn this episode, I talk with journalist, broadcaster and non-executive director Mary Ann Sieghart about her book, The Authority Gap: Why Women Are Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men and What We Can Do About It. Unbelievably, there is still a huge gulf between men and women in the workplace when it comes to pay, promotion and authority. Referred to as “the mother of all gender gaps”, Mary Ann exposes the unseen bias at work in our everyday lives, marshaling a wealth of data with precision and insight to reveal the systemic sexism that still pervades in our so...

2022-02-281h 08

The Story of Woman Your Story: make your voice heard, connect with the communityThis is a quick explainer episode on what the recurring section ‘Your Story’ is all about, including: what is the ‘Your Story’ section and why does it exist how to participate and share your story examples of what to share ideas for the future of this community And more!Transcription of this episode is available hereMentioned in the episode: Woman Interrupted app Unrest documentary Powered by The Trouble Club: use the code STORY25 to get 25% off all Trouble ticket sales and membership payments --

2022-02-2306 min

The Story of Woman An introduction to The Story of Woman: what’s the story?Wondering what The Story of Woman is all about? This episode has the answers! In this introduction episode, I talk about: Part 1: the story | 2:20 - 19:35 what is “the story of woman” and why it’s important what the story of humankind looks like when half of it is missing the social construct of gender, aka the performance of a lifetime woman’s “special” category, eg scientists... and women scientists personal and societal benefits of adding woman’s story into the main narrative what’s in it for men intersecting layers of oppression... there is no single story...

2022-02-2132 min

The Story of Woman The Story of Woman teaserThe consequences of woman's exclusion from our world are so deeply embedded that they are all but impossible to see, unless you are looking. Through interviews with authors of non-fictions books, each episode explores a different part of our world through the perspective it is missing: woman’s.From a man's world to mother nature, our world is shaped by gender. So when one half is left out, the story of humankind becomes something else entirely. By adding women back in, we will begin to understand what it means to be fully human and discover a better pa...

2022-02-1704 min