Badass Women’s Hour

Your Badass Women's Hour Host Harriet Minter is writing a book.A chick-lit novel, (arguably) the best and most critiqued genre.First-time fiction writer Harriet will take you along for her writing journey. Every week you'll hear from authors who have been there and done it, as they share their processes and tips with Harriet and help her with problems she comes up against in her writing.How do you create a compelling, funny, emotive, heartwarming page-turner? A Truth Universally Acknowledged is here to find out. It's launching on 21st November so - Click here to follow now to hear the first episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can you believe this is the 400th episode of Badass women's hour? Throughout Harriet has talked to some incredible women, but if you have been here from the start you'll know it wasn't just Harriet. In this final episode of the podcast, we've reunited the original Badass Women's Hour team to reflect on some standout moments, what's been achieved and what we're taking forwards. If this is the first episode that you've listened to, or if you've listed to all 400, thanks for listening, and keep being badass.Badass Women's Hour Is:Harriet MinterNatalie CampbellEmma SextonWith clips fromEpisode 373 with Alexandra HeminsleyEpisode 184 with Tomi Adeyemi See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Everyone will experience feminism differently, especially women of colour, but are we leaving BAME women out of the conversation? Harriets guest is MP and author Rabina Khan, who argues that the feminism movement is being led by white women and that the platform isn't equal.Also in this episode, we're all free! So now what? And one listener really doesn't want to go back to the office, so can they just quit?Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuest: Rabina Khan: @RabinaKhanTo have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com My Hair is Pink Under This Veil, By Rabina KhanUndercover LoverWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you feel comfortable saying no to people? Harriet is joined by Michelle Elman, who thinks we should all be a bit more selfish. Michelle talks about how to find and set your boundaries, some ways to enforce them that won't get you fired, and how to use them to get the most out of your dating life. Also in this episode, Harriet's take on the fallout from the euros final. And one listener is suffering from imposter syndromePresenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuests: Michelle Elman: @ScarredNtScaredTo have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com The Joy of Being Selfish by Michelle ElmanUndercover LoverWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“It's not you, it's me”, come on you're better than that!This week comedian and author Rosie Wilby is explaining to Harriet how you can break up better and she's speaking from experience, Rosie was dumped by email back in 2011 and since then has been researching the art of the break up resulting in her book and podcast; The Breakup Monologues. Hear why being dumped is chemically the same as withdrawing from a drug, whether it's a good idea to stay friends and how to make it through the "three-year slump." On the topic of love, coupling up, breaking up and consciously de-coupling Harriet's second podcast Undercover Lover is back! As Love Island returns to the nation's screens Harriet knows that whilst you might say otherwise your head is definitely turned! Every Sunday she and a fellow closet watcher will be dissecting the week's goings-on in the villa, it's the podcast for those of you who are side-eyeing your feminism every night at 9 this summer. Follow wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuests: Rosie Wilby: @rosiewilbyTo have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com Rosie's Book and PodcastUndercover Lover WFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just because you're young doesn't mean you're exempt from getting life-altering illnesses. In this episode, Harriet is joined by two badass women who are living with such conditions. Rosie van Amerongen lives with bipolar disorder and found that running was a way that she could manage it. Then, Emily Johnson was diagnosed with arthritis, and it's changed the way that she lives every day. Harriet talks to both women about what it's like to relieve these diagnoses at such a young age and what they've had to change in order to live with them. Also in this episode, as a new season of Love Island hits our screens Harriet wonders, has lockdown taken the fight out of feminism. Also, an answer to the age-old question, what do I do when everything has gone wrong?Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuests: Emily Johnson - @arthritisfoodie and Rosie van AmerongenTo have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com Beat Arthritis Naturally, by Emily JohnsonWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some of us are accustomed to seeing people like us as the main characters in the books we read. But for many, that isn't the case. Harriet is joined by Sabina Khan, author of Zara Hossain Is Here. Harriet and Sabina discuss the importance of being able to identify with the people we're reading about, and how Sabina's own experience shaped her writing.Then, how often do you buy now, pay later? It seems so tempting, but these services could be doing more harm than good. Are they really putting women in the best position when it comes to managing their finances? While we're talking about money, one listener asks about saving for a mortgage, and what they're sacrificing to do so.Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuest: Sabina Khan - @Sabina_WriterTo have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com ZARA HOSSAIN IS HERE, by Sabina KhanWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hormones are one of the biggest factors in how we feel and act; to understand them is to understand our bodies better. Harriet is joined by Amy Thomson, the founder of Moody Month, an app that helps you optimise your everyday physical and mental wellbeing, partly by tracking where your hormone levels are. Amy is also the author of Moody: A 21st Century Hormone Guide, which shares some of the research and science behind how our hormones work. Also, the government is looking into women's experience with healthcare, but is it too little too late? And one listener wants to get from couch to 5k.Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuest: Amy Thomson - @amytstoryTo have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com Moody : A 21st Century Hormone Guide, by Amy ThomsonWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For those who have experienced it, motherhood is a life-changing event, and everyone's experience of it is vastly different. Harriet is joined by author Pragya Agarwal, whose own experience was strewn with difficulties - from a tainted blood transfusion - to the pressure put on both her and her unborn baby regarding gender. Pragya's book M(other)hood explores how women of colour and women of different socio-economic classes experience motherhood differently.Also in this episode, are we being misogynistic from the inside? And one listener asks something we've all wondered, how do we know when we're old?Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuest: Pragya Agarwal - @DrPragyaAgarwalTo have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com (M)OTHERHOOD by Pragya AgarwalWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

EP392 - Kate Winslet and Geek Girls with Holly SmaleBoys and men are routinely diagnosed as autistic more than women and girls, who're often wrongly overlooked. One of those women was this weeks guest Holly Smale. It's only since Holly sold millions of copies of her book Geek Girl did she realise that she and the character in her book were living with autism. Harriet and Holly talk about what led Holly to get this diagnosis and what having it has made her realise about her life.Also in this episode, are we really still talking about Kate Winslet's body, and in the papers to boot? And one listener is concerned that her friends don't like her partner.Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuest: Holly Smale - @HolSmaleTo have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com Geek Girl, by Holly SmaleWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What makes a badass woman? Well, we've got two on the show today. Michelle Kennedy is the founder and CEO of the app Peanut, which provides community and support throughout all stages of motherhood. Recently, Michelle has taken on the mammoth task of changing the language we use to describe women and their bodies. It's time for words like "geriatric", "inhospitable" and "serial aborter" to go. Then Josie Lloyd joins to talk about her newest book The Cancer Ladies' Running Club, and how it's inspired by the real-life events of her own cancer diagnosis. Josie ran the Brighton 10k in the middle of an operation, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, all with a group of women who were in similar situations. Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuests: Michelle Kennedy - @shellkennedylon and Josie Lloyd - @JosieLloydbooks To have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com The Cancer Ladies' Running Club by Josie LloydPeanut from Michelle KennedyWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that your parents are people too. This week Harriet is joined by author Elizabeth Miki Brina who’s new book Speak, Okinawa: A Memoir reflects on the relationship between children and parents.Also in this episode, Harriet discusses the sit-in at the University of Warrick that’s challenging rape culture. And one listener feels like she’s been belittled by her boss, so is it time to go?Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinter To have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com Speak, Okinawa: A Memoir by Elizabeth Miki BrinaWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are bras a thing of the past? We've all been spending a lot more time at home over lockdown, and for many of us, that means dressing down too. Does that mean it's finally time to ditch the bra and free the nip? Or is that only for a select few?Then Harriet is joined by Tineka Smith and Alex Court to talk about life as a mixed-race couple. After Tineka was the victim of a racist attack, the two wrote their book Mixed Up: Confessions of an interracial couple. Finally, one listener moved back in with their parents over lockdown but is now missing their old life. Is it time to move out or stay and save?Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuest: Tineka Smith - @Tineka_S and Alex Court - @CourtA To have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com Mixed Up: Confessions of an Interracial Couple, by Tineka Smith and Alex CourtWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you feel strong? Journalist and author Poorna Bell talks to Harriet Minter about how she found both inner and outer strength when she took up powerlifting. Poorna’s new book “Stronger” looks at what society tells us about women’s strength and turns it on its head.What about when you go and speak to your doctor? Do you feel strong then? A new study discovers that twenty percent of women who went to see their doctor about gynaecological issues, left feeling like their concerns had been treated as trivial. Plus Harriet shares some advice for a listener feeling anxious about being around crowds of people at her friend's wedding. Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuest: Poorna Bell - @poornabell To have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com Stronger, by Poorna BellWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you come back from something as horrific as a verbal racist attack? Well for nature writer Anita Sethi the answer was clear, it was to walk 268 miles across the entire Pennine Way. Anita tells Harriet what she learnt about herself and the world along the way and the importance of having a good map.Also, it’s been a tough year, so why are some of us feeling more anxious now that lockdown restrictions are lifting? And what steps can we take to manage those feelings? Then one listener has a question about money, and getting their pre-COVID salary back. Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuest: Anita Sethi - @anitasethi To have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com I Belong Here, by Anita SethiWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re talking about bodies. Recently we’ve seen the first plus-size model on the cover of Playboy magazine, but we’ve also seen the death of beloved TV personality Nikki Grahame as a result of her battle with anorexia. Harriet is joined by Gemma Oaten, the actor and now manager of the charity SEED who’s own journey with anorexia started at an early age.This week, a listener question that’s all about dating. As we emerge from lockdown just as single as when we went in, how do we get back on the scene, and is online dating the best way to go?Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuest: Gemma Oaten - @gemmaoaten To have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com Find support from SEED hereWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Due to the passing of HRH Prince Phillip, Harriet reflects on the notion of grief with Cariad Lloyd.Cariad is the creator and host of Griefcast, a podcast where she tries to break down our fear of talking about death, and even if we’re allowed to laugh about it. Cariad saw the interest in Greifcast rise and it has continued to do so since she had this chat with Harriet back in 2019. Also in this episode, how do we set those boundaries between work and home life? Especially when the line is so blurry right now. Then Harriet responds to a listener who got a new puppy at the start of lockdown, but fears that they might have made a mistake now that life is slowly getting back to normal.Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuest: Cariad Lloyd - @ladycariad To have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com Griefcast by Cariad LloydWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When is standing out a good thing? When is it a bad thing?In this week's episode, this subtopic flows throughout Harriet's two interviews. Firstly, Harriet meets with Dr Wanda Wyporska to discuss the recently released report by the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities and she hears about the harm that this report might bring, Wanda's experience with intersectionality and why the BAME term leaves all minorities out as 'other'. Later, Harriet learns about the incredible life of international journalist, Hella Pick, whose career in political journalism began way back in the 1960s, meaning she knows what it means to stand out in a room. The pair discuss some of Hella's jaw-dropping stories, her experience as a refugee, and what it was to be a female in political journalism back in the 1960s. To have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuest: Dr. Wanda Wyporska - @WandaWyporska and Hella PickWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet MinterInvisible Walls, by Hella Pick See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When you say “20 years ago”, it sounds more like the 1980s than 2001, right? Well, things were very different then and this week Harriet dives into author Elisabeth Spencer’s experience of raising and supporting her trans daughter; the challenges, the emotions and the lessons, all of which are extended upon in her new book. Harriet also discusses how commonplace sexual harassment is in the school system, and tackles a listener question who is struggling to choose between leaving their secure but mundane job or spreading their wings to explore their passions. Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterThe Road To My Daughter, by Elisabeth SpencerWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When you think of a scientist, what do they look like? According to this week’s incredible guest, Prof. Dame Sue Black, it’s probably an old white man in a white coat isn’t it? Harriet is joined by Sue for a full-length chat about her tough start in life, the joy of getting older, and women in the tech space, from past, to present, to future. Also on this week’s episode, Harriet discusses the aftermath of the Sarah Everard protests and tackles a question from a listener whose in-laws might be moving in with them, and this listener really isn’t feeling it.To have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuest: Prof. Dame Sue Black - @profsueblackWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet MinterWritten in Bone - Hidden Stories In What We Leave Behind, by Prof. Dame Sue Black See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From the dazzling heights of the solar system to the intimacies of our homes, sharing space is the macro-focus of this week’s episode. The first British person in space was a woman, not a joke, just a fact! The legendary Helen Sharman joins Harriet this week for an electric conversation about how she got into the space industry, the feeling of being in space and the future, including walking on Mars!Also joining Harriet is Jill Hopper, author of ‘The Mahogany Pod’. Now in later years of life, Jill’s book details the heart-wrenching experience of losing her boyfriend in her 20s. Jill and her partner met while living in a shared house, and Jill explains the grief, the lessons, and the feeling of losing a partner at such a young age. Books and podcasts mentioned:The Mahogany Pod, by Jill Hopper WFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today’s world of social media, you can find yourself more exposed than ever. Hear Harriet discusses the rise in stalking over lockdown with Suky Basker of the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, in this chat you'll learn about how the current pandemic is feeding into people’s unhealthy online obsessions. Also, Harriet touches on International Women’s Day, the recent disappearance of Sarah Everard, and handles a listener question about being too tired to fight the good fight. Can the kids not do it?Trigger warning: missing women/women being abducted. Presenter - Harriet Minter - @harrietminterGuest - Suky Bhaker - @bhakersukyFor support on issues discussed in this episode visit The Suzy Lamplugh Trust: www.suzylamplugh.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Parenting styles have been seriously tested by the pandemic, but just how much recognition are mother’s getting for bearing the brunt of child-rearing? Harriet dissects a complex issue with the help of author Nell Frizell, whose new book “The Panic Years” gives light to a shared, late 20’s/early 30’s experience that has remained unspoken. Also, Harriet gives a listener her top tips on how to manage working from home, even when your space isn’t making work feel at home.Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuests: Nell Frizzell - @NellFrizzellBooks and podcasts mentioned:The Panic Years, by Nell FrizzellWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Got friends you’d rather not see after lockdown’s over? Harriet dives into a tough question from a listener with a friend they’d rather not meet on June 21, or ever again! Plus, award-winning music artist and author Guvna B joins Harriet for a beautiful discussion on his new book “Unspoken”, toxic masculinity, dealing with emotions, and fatherhood. Oh, and yeah, and we are talking all things #FreeBritney! To have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuests: Sam Walker - @GuvnaB Books and podcasts mentioned:The Loss Tapes podcast, by Guvna BUnspoken (Toxic Masculinity and How I Faced the Man Within the Man), by Guvna BWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The road to becoming your true self is a long one, and this week's guests, Emma Goswell and Sam Walker, run a podcast-now-book that chronicles a tough experience for many - coming out. Harriet hears how Emma and Sam launched their podcast, 'Coming Out Stories'; how their new book came to be, and how coming out is about letting those you care about know exactly who you are. Similarly, Harriet tackles a tough listener problem about how stifling moving back home with your parents can be and shares her views on the balance between privacy, public identity and pregnancy faced by Meghan Markle.To have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuests: Sam Walker - @WalkerSam and Emma Goswell - @emmagoswellBooks and podcasts mentioned:Coming Out Stories podcastComing Out Stories Personal Experiences of Coming Out from Across the LGBTQ+ Spectrum, by Emma Goswell and Sam Walker WFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Parenthood changes our lives forever, and author Nikesh Shukla joins Harriet to discuss how his experience of fatherhood, mixed with the loss of his mother, inspired his new book, ‘Brown Baby’. Also, Harriet dives into whether going freelance is the best option for you, and why a job is not a gift. Plus, we dissect the age-old notion that women talk too much in meetings, and yes, *that* Handforth Parish Council meeting.Presenter: Harriet Minter - https://twitter.com/HarrietMinterGuest: Nikesh Shukla - https://twitter.com/nikeshshuklaBooks mentioned: Brown Baby: A Memoir of Race, Family and Home, by Nikesh Shukla. The Good Immigrant, by Nikesh Shukla. Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race, by Reni Eddo-Lodge.In The End, It Was All About Love, by Musa OkwongaWFH (Working From Home): How to build a career you love when you’re not in the office, by Harriet Minter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can we talk about masturbation on Instagram?In this episode Harriet talks about female pleasure and the embarrassment around talking about masturbation.Trey Anthony is the badass of the week, Harriet chats to her about the power of self love, both physical and emotional, finding her way back to herself after a failed relationship and what to do when things just don’t work out the way you planned it.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Produced by Jamaal Babb and Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You are what you wear?Jolie and Emma are the Badasses of the week taking on huge missions and making a massive difference. In this episode Harriet speaks to a listener who is desperate to go back to work as their housemates are driving them mad - she shares her tips on how to survive working from home. Plus Harriet declares Davina McCall her icon of the week and addresses the issue of age appropriate clothes. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Produced by Jamaal Babb and Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Learning to see thing from other’s points of view?In this episode Harriet looks at why working women are putting themselves through hell because employers don’t understand the furlough scheme. Plus how the Northern Irish Government is completely failing women on abortion laws. Alexandra Heminsley is our Badass of the week and Harriet speaks to her about her new book of ‘Somebody to love’ which recounts the events of her life after falling pregnant. From sexual assault to her husband transitioning to woman when their child was just a few months old. Her stories show how we can all learn to see things from others points of view and be more empathetic. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Produced by Jamaal Babb and Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Home schooling while working from home!It’s a new year, so its out with the old and in with the new, so say hello to the new format… Harriet Minter presents: The Bad Ass Women’s hour!In this episode Harriet looks at mental health in young women during Lockdown and some new Netflix shows that are causing controversy, especially around home birth, plus theres a little bit of Sex and the City talk. Bryony Gordon is our Bad Ass of the week and Harriet speaks to her about the guilty of feeling ok during Lockdown, what happens when everyone else is struggling but you’re feeling alright?Plus Harriet shares some advise on how to home school your children while working from home - tough job!If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Jamaal Babb or http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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With Dry January on the horizon, Holly Whitaker shares with Harriet her journey of ditching the booze from her new book "Quit Like A Woman". Plus find out how Irish law now protects women on the internet.Just before Christmas, Ireland passed a law that makes the internet safer for women. Hear from 3 women on how sexual harassment online can have a severe impact on women, and how Irish laws now make it illegal to film and distributing a sex tape without consent. Dr Cliona Saidlear (Exec Director of the Rape Crisis Network Ireland) explains the law and how it is protecting women now. Journalist Alexandra Ryan shares her experience when a personal moment was filmed and distributed unbeknownst to her. And Mandu Reid from The Women's Equality Party looks at how online sexual harassment can still be an issue.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.comFind out more about Holly Whitaker at: @holly on instagram, and quitlikeawoman.com Edited by Jamaal Babb for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Because one Christmas treat just isn't enough. The Badass Women's Hour team are back with another dose of the best bits from 2020. Bringing you some empowerment and some reflection to end the year. Harriet chats with Dolly Alderton about men and the ghosting culture, plus she is joined by Layla Saad to discuss to be an actual ally and the ongoing importance around the Black Lives Matter movement. See you in 2021.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Jamaal Babb for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Christmas gift from The Badass Women's hour team. Join us as we look back over some of our best bits from 2020. Brining you some wisdom and joy to end the year. In part 1 we look back at Harriet's chat with coach, Natalie Lue, who spoke about managing loneliness, which through these troublesome times is something we can all doing with a recap. Plus, as Christmas is all about the joy of a new birth, we look back at Hannah and Jake Graf's beautiful story.Part 2 will be available on December 27th.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Jamaal Babb for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you cope with grief in 2020? Why are prisons filling with women? And how is the non-profit "Black Girls Hike" impacting the great outdoors?This week, Harriet welcomes author and journalist Catherine Meyer to discuss her new book "Good Grief", inspired by her personal experience of loss during the unprecedented time of COVID19. Rhiane Fatinikun dives into Black Girls Hike, a social media storm that’s turned into a non-profit that’s focused on improving diversity, learning, education around the great outdoors for people of colour. Olivia Rope, executive director of Penal Reform International, wraps things up with a compelling discussion on the global rise of female prisoners. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com Edited by Jamaal Babb for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Harriet is joined by Becka Hudson to discuss the issues faced by victims of sexual assault within the justice system. Gabby Edlin breaks down the necessity of free period products, the journey to making this a reality, and how products can be improved to become more environmentally friendly. Rounding things off is Christa Parravani, an American-based author whose new book describes her experience with the abortion process, or the lack of, in West Virginia, and recounts her realisations of motherhood, activism and the future.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Jamaal Babb for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet is joined by Dr Vanessa Gash about why men feel upset when their female partners get paid more than them. Amanda Prowse and her son Josh Hartley speak about their relationship with both each other and depression. Plus Riva Lehrer, American writer and painter talks about spina bifida and rethinking what our bodies mean. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week’s episode is a little different, we’ve looked back at some of our favourite interviews over the past few months and picked a couple to re-share with you, because some interviews are just to good to only share once. Here is Harriet chatting to Florence Given, Matt Haig and Alexandra Wilson. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2020, a year like no other and now Joe Biden is President of America. In this week's episode Harriet speaks to callers on her Talk Radio Show about what the election results mean for them and for women across the Globe.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Boris Johnson announced we were going back into Lockdown so Harriet asked Dr Hannah Barrham-Brown to tells us about her point of view as an NHS doctor along looking at the stats about why women are more likely to contract Covid-19 and how scary really they are. Plus Deborah James reminds us how important it is to continue to use the healthcare system and get things checked if you’re worried about your health. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet speaks to her guests about how to be actively anti races, she is joined by Sophie Williams, authors of anti racist ally, plus Uju Asika joins Harriet to discuss how to speak to our children about race and her new book ‘Bringing up race’. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet speaks to Alexandra Wilson about what life is like for her as a female black barrister working in the British justice system and how she is continuously seen as the defendant in court and not the barrister. Plus, Dolly Alderton and Harriet chat about her new novel ‘Ghosts’ along with dating in the 21st century and the ghosting phenomenon. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet discusses life through lockdown, dealing with grief and parenting with Dawn O’Porter, in line with her new book ‘Life in Pieces’ based on blogposts she wrote during lockdown. Plus Alvin Hall chats about his new podcast Driving the green book.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet discusses Black History Month and is joined by Djamila Boothman, deputy head teacher at Woodside High School to talk about why Black, Asian and Minority ethnic authors have been sidelined from the curriculum. Dotun Abebayo, host of 400 years of taking the knee to talk about the inspiring resistance heroes who have fort for black freedom over 400 years. Plus, Sam Baker discusses her new book ‘The Shift’ and how menopause and life after it can really empower women. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet is joined by Parth Patel to discuss how new Lockdown rules are still harming people from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic communities, at a higher rate than white communities and what the Government need to do about it. Plus Dr Angelina Osborne introduces 100 great black Britons. While Tina Wilson shares her new dating app that lets your friends decide who you’re going to go out with. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet speaks to author of A Dutiful Son, Mohsin Zaidi about how his family adapted to him being a gay muslim man. Sarah Akwisombe joins to discuss how we can manifest our way to more money and gives us tips on how to have a better relationship with money. Plus Mary Wilson, Paralympian hopefully, talks about the struggles of being an athlete during Covid-19.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet speaks to journalist and author of Man Down, Matt Rudd and looks at the trials and tribulations that middle aged men face. Plus Everyday sexism founder Laura Bates discusses the frightening area of the internet that she discovered during her research, that hate women. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet talks about falsely being accused of sexual assault with Yusuf Salaam and joins Ibi Zoboi to discuss what life is like being a young black man in America. Radio legend Annie Nightingale shares her story of 50 years on the frontline of music, how to find passion in your job and why she will never stop listening to the new. Finally Louise Hulland talks about modern day slavery in the UKthe reality of being a fat black woman in the UK and how much bigger it is than we realise. violence and Kavita Puri tells the stories of partition.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet talks about the reality of being a fat black woman in the UK with Stephanie Yeboah, Kelechi Okafor brilliantly describes the reality behind Megan the Stallion’s recent claims of domestic violence and Kavita Puri tells the stories of partition.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you go from bomb disposal to the Love island Villa? And what can men add the happy vagina conversation?Joining Harriet this week is Camila Thurlow who we all know from Love Island however, did you know she left a job as a bomb disposal expert to find fame in the love island villa but soon found herself educating the other islanders on feminist issues, Camilla has written a book on all of her unlikely pursuits, “Not The Type” is out now.As instagram ramps up our desire for new clothes and expensive looks, Urenna Okonkwo talks to Harriet about her money saving app Cashmere and why she thinks it will help women save some cash.Author and Historian Tess Little and Harriet discuss the spread of radical feminism movement of the 60's & 70's and how we shared ideas with France and the US to grow the resources available to women from places of refuge to historic manifesto's. Tess also tells Harriet about her new book The Octopus.And Friend of the show Mika Simmons is back to chat about the new series of her podcast “The Happy Vagina”. How did it go when she invited men into the conversation? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet talks about mental health and social media with Matt Haig, she has a conversation about education around menopause with Nina Kuypers, plus she discusses why our UK criminal justice system needs radical reform with Temi Mwale.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.