All Talks Of Life

Emma is joined by the Founder of the online feminist book club Womens Writes, Sophie to discuss everything books, reading and book club. Including starting the book club, what books have been impactful and what it means to be a feminist. Loads of book recommendations with a heavy side of feminism. Womens Writes online book club information:https://ourwomenswrites.co.uk/Insta/Twitter - @ourwomenswritesBooks discussed in the episode:Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado-PerezDifficult Women: A History of Feminism in 11 Fights by Helen LewisKnow my name by Chanel MillerOlive by Emma Gannon Why we blame women for everything by Dr Jessica TaylorThe Guilty Feminist by Deborah Frances-WhitePeriod by Emma BarnettEuropa28: Writing by Women on the Future of Europe Real Life Money: An Honest Guide to Taking Control of Your Finances by Clare Seal (@myfrugalyear)Inconvenient Daughter by Lauren J SharkeyEverything I Know About Love by Dolly AldertonGirl, women, other by Bernardine EvaristoAmerican Marriage by Tayari JonesSilver Sparrow by Tayari JonesThe Vanishing Half by Brit BennettMy sister the serial killer by Oyinkan BraithwaiteHamnet by Maggie O'FarrellRodham by Curtis SittenfeldNoughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman AOC speech:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI4ueUtkRQ0

Emma welcomes close friends Alice and Sophie to discuss age. This was perfectly timed with Sophie turning 30 just days before recording. So the focus of the episode was on reflecting on our 20's and the impact of turning the big 3-0.Article discussed in the episode:What it feels like to turn 30: Four women on the 'Big' milestone by Hannah Nathanson in Elle.

Emma talks to her brother and his best friend Fonz about everything music! Listening habits, live performances, effects of lockdown and the impact of music in their lives it is all covered!

Emma sits down with best friends Grace and Debbie to discuss being single. From societal pressure to settle down, dating apps and having children we cover it all. Articles discussed in the episode:Why should single women "settle down" by Shani Silver on Refinery 29How being single has been rebranded by Vicky Spratt on Refinery 29Book discussed in the episode:The unexpected joy of being single by Catherine Gray

Emma sits down with friends Nicky and Nicole to discuss friendship! Having made friends through work we talk through our story, how to be a good friend and how friendships change as we get older! 

The episode which was going to be lost forever is here. Emma chats with Bailey and Imogen about what they have been doing in lockdown, what they have been reading, watching and listening to. Books:Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine - Gail HoneymanThis is going to hurt - Adam KayGirl, Woman, Other - Bernardine EvaristoAn American Marriage - Tayari JonesSilver Sparrow - Tayari JonesDifficult women: A history of feminism in 11 fights - Helen LewisHandmaids Tale & Testaments - Margaret AtwoodFeminist Book Club:Ourwomenwrites - instagramFunny videos:Joe Tracini - twitterSome Good News with John Kransinski - youtubeTom Allen - instagramThe New Normal - The guilty feminist instagram live every day at 6pmTV:Unorthodox - NetflixThe Sopranos - Amazon PrimeHandmaids Tale - All4Killing Eve - BBC iplayerThis Country - BBC iplayerVicar of Dibley - NetflixFriends - Comedy CentralPodcasts:The HighLow - Dolly Alderton and Pandora SykesFortunately with Fi and Jane - Fi Glover and Jane GarveyTailenders - Greg James, Felix White and Jimmy Anderson 

In this episode Emma and old school friends, Imogen and Bailey talk about body image, how they feel about themselves and the impact of what we see in the media has on all of us. Along with some laughs about funny pictures of ourselves and the art of trying on and picking the right style of jeans.Also mentioned in this episode is i_weigh which is founded by Jameela Jamil.

Emma ropes in her housemates Kim and Chloe to discuss the women they admire and respect. Covering a whole range of women that have inspired, supported and motivated us throughout our lives. From scientists to law changers, from musicians to our mums we discuss a whole range of amazing women!!! 

Emma sits down with old university friends to discuss everything sport from cricket to quidditch.

Emma sits down with old school friends Lydia and Grace to talk about growing up, school discos and social media.