Real talk about Feminism: A Podcast for Female Empowerment and Gender Equality

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Welcome to our show! We are two sisters who are passionate about fighting for what we believe in and speaking out for what is right, even if we have to have some difficult conversations along the way. Whether we are discussing menstrual equality and inter

McKenzie and Halie


    • Apr 20, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Real talk about Feminism: A Podcast for Female Empowerment and Gender Equality

    Live, Laugh, Long Distance: LDR Survival Tips with Halie's Bestie Shania

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 51:16


    Timestamps:00:11 – Meet Shania, the queen of long distance02:40 – How Shania and David met14:44 – From long distance to meeting in person21:28 – Sponsor: BetterHelp22:15 – Shania's tips for making long distance easier46:02 – Final words of wisdomAll of Our Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/youmeandthegirlspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsored By:You, Me, and The Girls is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ today to get 10% off your first month.

    Moving in With My Partner: What I've Learned (So Far!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 41:29


    Timestamps:0:11: Welcome to Halie's first solo episode!3:36: Reading, Watching, Listening10:52: Moving in with your partner29:54: Better Help Sponsor36:55 Listener SubmissionsAll of Our Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/youmeandthegirlspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsored By: BetterHelpYou, Me, and The Girls is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ today to get 10% off your first month.

    Halie's Advocacy in DC: Fighting for Childhood Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 66:45


    Timestamps:0:11: Welcome + life updates8:45: Kenz's Nursing School Update16:20: Halie's Mayo Clinic Update25:06: Better Help sponsor35:55: Halie's Day on The Hill 1:01: Reading, Watching Listening⁠Sign this petition to support Childhood Cancer Funding⁠Listen to our past Childhood Cancer Episodes:Curefest Recap: A Collective Hope for Childhood CancerWomen's Impact on Childhood Cancer ResearchPediatric Cancer AwarenessHalie's Triumph: Rainbows After Rain: ⁠⁠https://amzn.asia/d/iEmPl3v ⁠⁠All of Our Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/youmeandthegirlspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsored By: BetterHelpYou, Me, and The Girls is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ today to get 10% off your first month.

    Galentines Gossip

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 43:36


    Timestamps:0:11: Welcome + life updates8:21: Recapping our Galentines celebrations17:50: Halie's health update20:55: Reading, Watching, Listening31:29: Better Help sponsor 32:42: Life Updates Continued All of Our Links: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/youmeandthegirlspodcast⁠⁠⁠Halie's Symptom Tracker, The Balanced Babe: https://a.co/d/4Fo9nQG Sponsored By: BetterHelpYou, Me, and The Girls is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod⁠⁠⁠ today to get 10% off your first month.

    Things that would send a Victorian child into orbit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 39:29


    Timestamps: 0:11: Welcome + life updates 3:50: Love to anyone affected by the American Airlines crash 5:40: Political update 7:14: Reading, Watching, Listening 13:34: Things that would send a Victorian child into orbit 29:13: Better Help sponsor 30:00 Stories continued All of Our Links: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/youmeandthegirlspodcast⁠⁠ Sponsored By: BetterHelpYou, Me, and The Girls is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod⁠⁠ today to get 10% off your first month.

    F**K, MARRY, KILL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 54:46


    Timestamps: 00:13: Welcome + Catch Up 13:54: Reading, Watching, Listening 21:50: Betterhelp ad 22:38: Reading watching listening continued 31:02: Fuck, Marry, Kill All of Our Links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/youmeandthegirlspodcast⁠ Sponsored By: BetterHelpYou, Me, and The Girls is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod⁠ today to get 10% off your first month.

    Girl Talk & Goal Setting: Our 2025 Vision Boards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 40:17


    Timestamps: 0:11 – Welcome to You, Me, and The Girls 2:40 – Reintroducing Ourselves 7:22 – Introducing New Segments 8:07 – Reading, Watching, Listening To 14:23 – BetterHelp Sponsor 17:34 – 2025 Goals + Vision 31:00 – 2025 Predictions All of Our Links: https://linktr.ee/youmeandthegirlspodcast Sponsored By: BetterHelpYou, Me, and The Girls is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/rtafpod today to get 10% off your first month.

    The end of an era...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 3:08


    We'll be back in January 2025 with a new vibe! See you next year besties! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Empowerment Through Boudoir Photography With Amy Donovan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 27:41


    Time stamps: 1:59 - Amy's intro 4:58 - Amy's thoughts on body positivity 14:18 - Don't comment on other people's bodies 16:08 - Client story 20:58 - Tips for boudoir photos 23:34 - Amy's final thoughts All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠ Amy's Website: https://www.amydonovanboudoir.com/ It Girl Summer Course! https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/it-girl-summer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Curefest Recap: A Collective Hope for Childhood Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 47:09


    Timestamps: 1:18 - Welcome Fall! 2:11 - Megan Fashion Month 4:44 - Happy Hispanic Heritage Month 5:25 - DWTS 8:52 - Thoughts on Secret Lives of Mormon Wives 16:46 - Gisselle Pelicot 20:05 - Obsessions! 22:54 - Feminist Highlights 27:02 - Curefest Recap It Girl Summer Course! https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/it-girl-summer  All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  Sources: Feminist Highlights --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    SILENCED: THE TALIBAN'S BAN ON WOMEN'S VOICES

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 45:00


    **Time stamps: 1:40 Welcome back!! 3:17 Life updates 6:08 short n sweet!!!  12:20 Paralympics 14:06 obsessions  19:34 Fourth Wing 24:38 Feminist highlight 28:12 Afghan Women's Rights It Girl Summer Course! https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/it-girl-summer  All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/article/2024/aug/26/taliban-bar-on-afghan-women-speaking-in-public-un-afghanistan https://medicamondiale.org/en/where-we-empower-women/afghanistan#:~:text=In%20general%2C%20they%20are%20only,full%20veil%20during%20the%20broadcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    #STRONGISBEAUTIFUL AD CAMPAIGN: OFFENSIVE OR EMPOWERING?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 41:15


    Watch the Bluebella ‘Strong is Beautiful' Campaign: https://youtu.be/vVELnisD2kE?si=bkL6HH8zaVQh2egt  Bluebella website: https://www.bluebella.com/pages/strong-is-beautiful   Check out SHE: https://www.styleherempowered.org/  SHE Instagram reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9N8keQJe_l/?igsh=MWRkZ3M4dmc1OWVtdg%3D%3D  It Girl Summer Course! https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/it-girl-summer  All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  **Time stamps: 0:10 Welcome back!! 1:03 Hot takes 4:38 Movies/shows we're watching 13:14 Olympics talk 16:08 Obsessions 19:29 Feminist highlight 22:07 A word from our sponsor  22:55 Main topic Sources: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/womens-rugby-lingerie-knickers-underwear-olympic-b2573130.html https://www.bluebella.com/pages/strong-is-beautiful --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    HUMAN TRAFFICKING MISCONCEPTIONS, STATISTICS, AND SIGNS TO LOOK OUT FOR

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 39:10


    Polaris Project/Human Trafficking Hotline: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en  Human Trafficking Hotline phone number: 1-888-373-7888 *The content shared in this episode is directly from the Polaris Project Listen to Ophelia's story on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-trafficking-awareness/id1567655781?i=1000527056021 Listen to Ophelia's story on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2i2grZqL03s6KC0VxeQSbA?si=9Sf2MxLTRGW9twRUDDXxig  It Girl Summer Course! https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/it-girl-summer  All of our links!https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod  Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visithttps://betterhelp.com/rtafpodtoday to get 10% off your first month.  **Time stamps: 0:10 Welcome back and topic introduction!  2:12 Guts recap! 5:24 Olympics 10:37 Obsessions  11:53 Feminist highlight 15:39 A word from our sponsor 16:27 Main topic Sources: https://www.patricebanks.com/ https://www.girlsautoclinic.com/repair-center  https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/statistics  https://www.justice.gov/humantrafficking/resources  https://ovc.ojp.gov/program/human-trafficking/resources-research --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    F1 FOR THE GIRLIES + ICONIC FEMALE RACERS, OLYMPIC HYPE, DC TRIP RECAP, AND MORE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 72:28


    It Girl Summer Course! https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/it-girl-summer  All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  **Time stamps: 0:10 Welcome back!! 1:53 Olympic hype, Allyson Felix nursery, ballerina trad wife 13:02 Crazy mormon creators/religion rant 17:21 Kamala and registering to vote! 21:20 DC trip recap 25:54 Spotify update! 28:08 Sonya Massey 33:48 Halie's it girl summer update 37:20 Obsessions of the week 39:17 A word from our sponsor 40:04 Feminist highlight 44:01 Main topic Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz473vr2qvro https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/michele-mouton-took-on-the-world-and-won/#:~:text=In%201975%2C%20Mouton%20also%20proved,sharing%20a%20Moynet%20LM75%20chassis. https://www.mclaren.com/racing/team/bianca-bustamante/getting-to-know-bianca-bustamante/ https://www.k1speed.com/blog/women-in-racing-motorsport-history.html https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/drivers-teams-cars-circuits-and-more-everything-you-need-to-know-about.7iQfL3Rivf1comzdqV5jwc https://www.williamsf1.com/posts/83035abb-6184-4e5a-8f2a-76f0855021be/a-beginners-guide-to-the-formula-1-ladder --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    BECOMING CLITERATE BY DR. LAURIE MINTZ RECAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 51:42


    All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  **Time stamps: 0:10 hi! 1:04 updates (kenz's bday, halie moving, concerts + more) 15:14 IT GIRL SUMMER 17:01 obsessions of the week  22:25 feminist highlight  27:27 betterhelp 28:15 becoming cliterate recap --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    WOMEN IN POLITICS WITH MARY HAYASHI, FORMER CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 62:56


    This week we sat down with Mary Hayashi, former California State Assembly Member. We had such a great conversation and talked about barriers for women in politics, the inspiration for her book Women in Politics, mentorship, how men and women are perceived in politics, and much more!  Read Women in Politics (highly recommend!): https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Mary-Chung-Hayashi-ebook/dp/B0CJSKM55J?ref_=ast_author_mpb  Connect with Mary: https://www.maryhayashi.com/  All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode if you choose! Submit⁠ ⁠here.⁠⁠ Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    IT GIRL GETAWAYS: EUROPE & NASHVILLE TRIP RECAPS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 70:06


    Insta, YouTube, TikTok, and all of our links! ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode if you choose! Submit⁠ ⁠here.⁠⁠ Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  **Time stamps: 0:10 welcome back/intro 1:39 shoutout to Megan Nespliak

    WNBA 101 FOR THE GIRLIES

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 40:29


    All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode if you choose! Submit⁠ ⁠here.⁠⁠ Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  **Time stamps: 0:10 hi and welcome! 0:41 hate comments rant 3:15 double date and new bras we love 6:26 ahs delicate recap 11:20 school update from kenz and upcoming trips 17:17 obsessions of the week  21:21 feminist highlight  22:34 thank you to our sponsor Betterhelp! 23:22 main topic WNBA SCHEDULE: https://www.wnba.com/schedule?season=2024&month=all  WNBA STREAMING: https://www.wnba.com/news/2024-regular-season-schedule-release  WNBA LEAGUE PASS: https://www.wnba.com/leaguepass  Wrestle Like A Girl: https://wrestlelikeagirl.org/  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    IT GIRL SUMMER IS OFFICIALLY HERE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 4:01


    JOIN IT GIRL SUMMER: https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/it-girl-summer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    THINGS OUR EXES DID (AND WE STILL STAYED)!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 35:16


    JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode if you choose! Submit⁠ ⁠here.⁠⁠ All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Time stamps: 0:10 welcome back! 1:29 IT GIRL SUMMER INFO 2:28 may is mental health awareness month 4:02 obsessions of the week  12:37 feminist highlight 14:19 things our exes did!!  34:25  BETTERHELP AD Sources: https://habengirma.com/faq/https://www.msnbc.com/know-your-value/meet-haben-girma-deafblind-woman-who-conquered-harvard-n1040916 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    AMBER ROSE SLUT WALK: RECLAIMING THE WORD SLUT, DISCUSSING THE STIGMA OF CLOTHING AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND WEARING WHAT FEELS EMPOWERING TO YOU

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 42:24


    All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  Second Chances on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6Wu19AEKVNs5bJFuhZb4EZ?si=d32621e08051478d  RAINN (SA Resources): https://www.rainn.org/ JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode if you choose! Submit⁠ ⁠here.⁠⁠ Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  **Time stamps: 0:10 welcome back! 0:25 coachella fomo, sabrina and barry, phone storage 5:57 WNBA draft 10:26 ACOTAR update for the booktok girlies and becoming cliterate 13:58 total abortion ban in Arizona and why we're pro-choice 20:30 obsessions  25:09 feminist highlight  26:51 betterhelp! 27:42 main topic Sources:https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/everything-to-know-about-linda-martell-from-beyonc%C3%A9-s-cowboy-carter/ar-BB1kWo66 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Spring Cleaning and Digital Declutter | It Girl Summer Sneak Peek

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 43:49


    Stay tuned for exciting It Girl Summer updates! RAINN: https://www.rainn.org/  Listen to - Feminism on the Spectrum: Sharing Patricia's Story https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminism-on-the-spectrum-sharing-patricias-story/id1567655781?i=1000625012109  JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode if you choose! Submit⁠ ⁠here.⁠⁠ All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  BOOK CLUB SIGN-UP: ⁠https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/book-club⁠  We're currently reading Becoming Cliterate! Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Time stamps: 0:10 hi and welcome back! 0:54 halie's trip to see boyf  2:00 april is sexual assault awareness month 4:18 4/2 was world autism awareness day 5:36 trump and the bible, register to vote, halie's upcoming europe trip 14:08 obsessions of the week - bras, march madness, lipstick  21:43 topic introduction and IT GIRL SUMMER 22:30 feminist highlight  24:32 spring cleaning! 39:57 IT GIRL SUMMER 41:50 join book club! Sources:https://www.instagram.com/p/C5Q4sQYLE6C/?igsh=MWM3aG04YTBpbmF4cg%3D%3D --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Empowering Women Through Fashion with Susie Taaffe, Founder and CEO of Skanties

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 34:50


    This week we are joined by Susie Taaffe, founder and CEO of Skanties anti-shapewear! We had such a great conversation and talked about her process of launching Skanties, the mission behind her brand, her self-love journey, and more!  Check out Skanties: https://skanties.co/  Connect on Instagram:  Susie @susietaaffe Skanties @skanties *************** JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode if you choose! Submit⁠ ⁠here.⁠⁠ All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  BOOK CLUB: ⁠https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/book-club⁠  Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠  ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Chatting about Women's History Month, the Alabama Embryo Ruling, and Love is Blind

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 47:50


    This week we talk about the recent Alabama IVF court ruling. We also talk about women's history month, recap love is blind season 6, and share our obsessions of the week! **apologies for the abrupt ending, we had some technical difficulties and lost the last few couple of minutes of raw audio! *************** JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode if you choose! Submit⁠ ⁠here.⁠⁠ All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  BOOK CLUB: ⁠https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/book-club⁠  Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Time stamps: 0:10 welcome back!  0:31 women's history month and our 3rd birthday/reflections on the podcast 3:28 influences/podcasts we keep up with 8:57 love is blind recap 22:57 updates 26:46 obsessions of the week  29:29 feminist highlight  34:36 main episode  Sources: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/the-alabama-supreme-courts-ruling-on-frozen-embryos https://www.womenshistory.org/womens-history/womens-history-month https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/womens-history-month --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    February Recap: Valentine's Day, Halie's Time on Capitol Hill, Jazz Bar Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 36:12


    This week we catch up with you all on some exciting things that have been happening for us! We recap Valentine's Day and Halie talks about her time on Capitol Hill lobbying for childhood cancer awareness and funding. We also share our obsessions for this week and a big announcement.  *************** JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode if you choose! Submit⁠ ⁠here.⁠⁠ All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  BOOK CLUB: ⁠https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/book-club⁠  Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Timestamps: 0:10 welcome back! 1:40 episode frequency update  4:01 obsessions of the week  9:53 feminist highlight 12:49 main topic Sources: https://www.sarinasoriano.com/about-me https://www.nfl.com/news/next-woman-up-sarina-soriano-senior-producer-for-the-san-francisco-49ers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Discussing the U.S. Black Maternal Health Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 35:19


    This week we discuss the Black maternal health crisis that is happening in the United States. Thank you to CNN anchor, Abby Phillip, for sharing her story online! We pulled in a few clips from a podcast interview she did as well as some quotes from her article she wrote for CNN. See the links below for both of these!  Read - Abby Phillip: How I woundup giving birth at home here.  Listen to - The Assignment with Audie Cornish: Why More Black Moms Are Choosing Home Births here.  @abbydphillip on Instagram *************** JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode if you choose! Submit⁠ ⁠here.⁠⁠ All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  BOOK CLUB: ⁠https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/book-club⁠  Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Timestamps: 0:10 welcome back! 0:11 freezing weather  1:34 topic introduction  1:49 obsessions of the week  4:10 feminist highlight  5:02 life updates 10:06 main topic  Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6406315/  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9914526/#:~:text=Black%20women%20have%20a%20maternal,racial%20disparities%20persist%20%5B54%5D https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/communities-of-color-at-higher-risk-for-health-and-economic-challenges-due-to-covid-19/  https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/16/opinions/maternal-mortality-pregnancy-midwife-births-phillips/index.html https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/the-assignment/episodes/944945fe-4c24-11ee-a8d4-0b8495b02c34 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Mary Wollstonecraft's Fight Against Forced Domestication of Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 27:09


    This week we talk about Mary Wollstonecraft and her speech called “A Vindication of the Rights of Women” in response to 18th century Enlightenment (male) thinkers and philosophers who did not support female liberation. In this speech, she pushed for women to fight forced domesticity. We also talk about our obsessions of the week and do a mini recap of our Arizona trip.  *************** JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode if you choose! Submit⁠ ⁠here.⁠⁠ All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  BOOK CLUB: ⁠https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/book-club⁠  Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Timestamps: 0:10 welcome! 0:18 arizona trip mini recap 1:10 halie's trip to see her boyf 2:12 obsessions of the week 5:18 feminist highlight  7:02 main topic Sources: The Feminism Book https://hist259.web.unc.edu/vindicationofrightsofwomen/ https://en.unesco.org/womeninafrica/funmilayo-ransome-kuti/biography  https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2020/10/1/the-lioness-of-lisabi-who-ended-unfair-taxes-for-nigerian-women https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/27978/chapter-abstract/211652698?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Henrietta Lacks: The Unseen Heroine of Medical Progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 28:38


    In honor of Black History Month, we are discussing Henrietta Lacks this week. Her immortal HeLa cells have contributed to countless medical discoveries. However, her cells were harvested without her knowledge and consent. Listen to this episode to learn more about her story!  Check out Urban Sanctuary https://urbansanctuary.love/  The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1Tyc8Gb  *************** JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode if you choose! Submit⁠ ⁠here.⁠⁠ All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  BOOK CLUB: ⁠https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/book-club⁠  Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Timestamps: 0:10 welcome back! 0:16 topic introduction  0:26 Black History Month  0:38 obsessions of the week  1:58 small business highlight of the week  5:54 main topic Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3516052/ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/who-was-henrietta-lacks-heres-how-hela-cells-became-essential-to-medical-research https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/who-was-henrietta-lacks-heres-how-hela-cells-became-essential-to-medical-research https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/henrietta-lacks https://www.wypr.org/the-baltimore-banner/2023-08-01/henrietta-lacks-family-reaches-historic-settlement-wins-compensation-for-her-stolen-cells --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    A Recap of 2023 Anti-Trans Legislation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 31:00


    This week we are talking about the anti-trans bills introduced and passed in 2023. As a reminder, please respect everyone's preferred pronouns because it has absolutely nothing to do with you and everyone wants their gender identity to be validated :)  We highly recommend reading Schuylar Bailar's book He/She/They: How We Talk About Gender and Why It Matters.  The information shared about each bill is from https://translegislation.com/  Bills discussed: US HB1399, US HB1064, US HB216, AR HB1156, AR HB1468, ID S1016, IN SB0480, MT HB359, TN SB1237, UT SB0093, LA HB648 Schuylar Bailar's website: https://www.pinkmantaray.com/  Follow Schuylar on Instagram @  One Colorado: https://www.one-colorado.org/  *************** JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode if you choose! Submit⁠ ⁠here.⁠⁠ All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  BOOK CLUB: ⁠https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/book-club⁠  Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Time stamps: 0:00 please leave us a rating and a review! 0:41 welcome back! 1:52 life updates 3:15 obsessions of the week 6:07 feminist highlight  9:10 main topic  Sources:  https://www.history.com/news/bayard-rustin-march-on-washington-openly-gay-mlk https://www.rd.com/list/lgbtq-activists-who-changed-american-history/ https://www.wesh.com/article/trans-child-custody-bill-florida/43300540#:~:text=Senate%20Bill%20254%20for%20the%20first%20time.%20The,prescriptions%20or%20procedures%2C%E2%80%9D%20otherwise%20known%20as%20gender-affirming%20care.  https://www.pinkmantaray.com/resources/transathlete https://translegislation.com/bills/2023 https://www.one-colorado.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Feminism in the News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 26:17


    This week we are sharing some current events. We also talk about the Women's March in Denver, our obsessions of the week, and an update from Halie.  *************** JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode if you choose! Submit⁠ ⁠here.⁠⁠ All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  BOOK CLUB: ⁠https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/book-club⁠  Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Time stamps: 0:39 welcome and new studio set  0:55 halie's update 1:38 topic introduction  2:00 denver women's march recap 3:15 book club update 4:17 friend's birthday recap 5:28 obsessions of the week  7:10 feminist highlight  9:44 main topic Sources: https://www.businessinsider.com/rosalind-wiseman-inspired-mean-girls-helps-adults-workplace-drama-2024-1 https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/01/12/gazas-widows-are-fighting-for-their-families-lives/ https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/women-in-revolt?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA75itBhA6EiwAkho9e8PU1MwjoTi13PxDm6ESveF27JOmdiLQi3QpbqwueCWL7HeX_CsYphoCGHQQAvD_BwE https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/america-ferrera-barbie-speech-feminism-b2473276.html https://feminist.org/news/supreme-court-set-to-rule-on-mifepristone-access/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    What is your Sexual Archetype?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 18:52


    This week we are talking all about sexual archetypes! We also share our obsessions for this week and our first feminist highlight of the year.  Download the Alis app and learn more about yours!  *this is not sponsored by Alis, we just really like the app *************** JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode if you choose! Submit⁠ ⁠here.⁠⁠ All of our links!⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠⁠  BOOK CLUB: ⁠https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/book-club⁠  Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Time stamps: 0:00 leave a rating and a review! 0:42 hi and welcome! 1:00 obsessions of the week 3:48 feminist highlight  6:14 sexual archetypes Sources: https://www.aasect.org/  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0eUwUis5jC/?igsh=c2Uwa3N0MHRodGth --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Entering our Wellness Eras

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 35:49


    We're back! Happy 2024 besties! This week we are talking about our wellness goals for this year. We also highlight a queer owned business in Denver, recap our new year's eve, vision boarding with friends, and give info on our book club. Check out Glazed Ceramics Studio on Instagram @glazedceramicsstudio JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode if you choose! Submit ⁠here.⁠ All of our links! ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠  BOOK CLUB: https://www.realtalkaboutfeminismpod.com/book-club  Sponsored by: BetterHelp. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Time stamps: 0:00 welcome back! 0:54 book club  1:56 new year's eve recap 3:33 weekend at the cabin recap and vision boarding  5:46 money date chat 7:37 halie's TMJ update 10:49 obsessions of the week 12:36 small business highlight  14:35 our 2024 wellness goals  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Reflecting on 2023 and sharing what we are taking into 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 26:26


    Hi besties! We are taking a break for the rest of the month so we will see you in 2024! This week we recap some major events from this past year. We each share one thing we are leaving behind in 2023 and one thing we're taking into 2024.  ***BOOK CLUB: Click here to join our book club! We are reading Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men for our first book of the year. Time stamps: 2:18 book club info! 4:35 kenz's updates 8:35 obsessions of the week  10:38 feminist highlight  12:14 main topic **** Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode! Submit ⁠here.⁠ All of our links! ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠  Sources: https://www.infoplease.com/current-events/2023  https://www.thetoptens.com/history/biggest-events-2023/  https://time.com/6337364/top-100-photos-2023/  https://www.npr.org/2023/12/01/203277264/sandra-day-oconnor-dies  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    A Fun Conversation with Author Jennifer Banash on Empowering Feminist Narratives in her Books and Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 35:56


    This week we sit down with published author, Jennifer Banash. She is a former professor of English and creative writing. She is the author of Silent Alarm, a finalist for the American Library Association's Best Fiction for Young Adults, White Lines, Simply Irresistible, In Too Deep, and The Elite. Jennifer is also the former co-founder and editor of Impetus Press, a small independent publishing house that championed works of literary fiction with a pop edge. Her latest novel, The Rise and Fall of Ava Arcana was on amazon first read, garnering over 2K reviews.  We talk about the importance of female friendships, writing stories that do not revolve around a male love interest, Jennifer's journey as an author, and her experience in the publishing industry. Follow Jennifer on Instagram @jbanash Jennifer's Website https://www.jennifer-banash.com/ Buy The Rise and Fall of Ava Arcana on Amazon here! **** Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode! Submit ⁠here.⁠ All of our links! ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    A Lesson on Sexual Health Empowerment from Your Older Sisters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 41:50


    This week we talk about consent, how society defines sex, how we can use more inclusive language around sex, being empowered in your sexual health, advocating for yourself, and setting boundaries.  We speak very generally, but the examples we give are common situations. We just want everyone to engage in safe sex and only do what you're comfortable with! Respect yourself enough to reflect on what sex means to you and set boundaries accordingly

    Addressing Antifeminist Misconceptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 47:44


    This week we debate some antifeminist beliefs. We also recap Halie's birthday, talk about our newest obsessions, and read a submission from our Join the Discussion form. Our feminist highlight this week is Nzambi Mattee, a Kenyan engineer and environmentalist.  Timestamp for main topic: 7:45  ******* Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode! Submit ⁠here.⁠ All of our links! ⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod⁠  Sources: ⁠https://worldarchitecture.org/article-links/egmeg/kenyan-startup-founder-nzambi-matee-recycles-plastic-to-make-bricks-that-are-stronger-than-concrete.html  https://ehne.fr/en/encyclopedia/themes/gender-and-europe/european-man-a-hegemonic-masculinity-19th-21st-centuries/antifeminism#:~:text=Antifeminism%20is%20the%20countermovement%20of,rights%20gradually%20won%20by%20women. https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/antifeminist#:~:text=Definitions%20of%20antifeminist,equality%20of%20men%20and%20women   Quora thread: https://www.quora.com/What-are-most-anti-feminist-arguments   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Ex-Mormon Girlies Hate on Purity Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 55:19


    This week we are talking about purity culture. We talk about how damaging purity culture is, specifically in the Mormon church, for survivors of sexual abuse, how there is no space for those in the LGBTQ+ community, and the different standards the Mormon church, and many organized religions, have for men and women. We share our personal experiences with purity culture and working through sexual repression and talk about how helpful therapy can be when working through sexual repression. We also talk about the books we're currently reading and how our growing to be read lists are stressing us out. This week's feminist highlight is a company called Mawadda, a female-founded company that has launched their product, the “Hygienic Hijab”.  Time stamp for the main topic: 11:22 Submit book club recs ⁠here. ******* Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit⁠ ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode! Submit ⁠here.⁠ Sources:  https://religionnews.com/2016/09/27/dismantling-mormon-purity-culture/ https://religionnews.com/2016/05/10/how-outdated-mormon-teachings-may-be-aiding-and-abetting-rape-culture/ https://www.usmawadda.com/about  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Relationship Attachment Styles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 35:49


    This week we talk about the four different relationship attachment styles, give examples, and talk about our own. We also do a mental health check-in, address the current conflict between Palestine and Israel, and talk about disconnecting from social media. Our feminist highlight for this episode is Bianca Bustamante, 18 year old F1 Academy racer who is the first female driver to join the McLaren Driver Development Programme. Attachment style quiz! https://www.attachmentproject.com/ ******* Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode! Submit here. All of our links! https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod  Sources: https://www.attachmentproject.com/blog/four-attachment-styles/  https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.mclaren-sign-f1-academys-bianca-bustamante-as-first-female-member-of-driver.6w5XZDIEWlRBNiUPSn1sbF.html  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    The Importance of Women in Leadership with Sabine Gideon of She Leads Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 18:56


    This week we sat down with Sabine Gideon, Founder of Gedeon Enterprises, LLC. She is an entrepreneur, leadership consultant, speaker, and executive coach. She is the founder of She Leads Network and the host of the podcast She Leads Now. She is passionate about helping leaders and individuals tap into their unique brilliance and align with their highest values and potential. Her book, LeadHership Reloaded, just released where she talks about gender diversity in leadership, specifically the gender imbalance we see in organizations and their leadership.  We were not on the tech gods good side for this episode because we had so many tech issues so we apologize!  Connect with Sabine on LinkedIn Read Sabine's book, LeadHership Reloaded Sabine's website Connect with Sabine on Instagram ****** Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode! Submit here. All of our links! https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

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    Spooky Story Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 41:45


    This week we share some spooky stories to celebrate Spooky Season! We also talk about our obsessions, Halie getting stuck in the elevator, and our Harry Potter houses.  Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode! Submit here.  Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Follow us on Instagram @realtalkaboutfeminismpod All of our links! https://linktr.ee/realtalkaboutfeminismpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=85ed0c0a-aa43-4a0b-b75c-17df30e848ed  Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/06/world/who-is-narges-mohammadi-nobel-peace.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Girl talk!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 36:53


    This week we update you on our trips to San Francisco and Washington DC. We also recap Love is Blind season 5, talk about Kenz being in her horror movie era, Halie posting about her chronic illness journey, and a speeding ticket. Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit to this form and we'll share in our next episode! Submit here. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here. Follow us on Instagram @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Follow us on TikTok @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Be Intentional with Isabelle Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 34:10


    This week we are joined by Isabelle Miller, a model, content creator, and influencer based in Los Angeles. We talk about the industry, self-love and self acceptance, being intentional in all aspects of life, screen time, and following your passions!  Isabelle's Instagram @isabellemillerx Isabelle's TikTok @itsisabellemiller Isabelle's YouTube Isabelle Miller Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit anonymously on this form and we'll share in our next episode! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_wywBD8RvpHx1c1nR6Ge7Z_167QZdrII--6Kz1pB_92cfDg/viewform  Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Subscribe to our email newsletter here. Follow us on Instagram @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Follow us on TikTok @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Pregnancy scares???

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 16:20


    This week we are sharing some funny, crazy, and gross pregnancy stories! We also share our obsessions for this week and what inspired this episode. Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit anonymously on this form and we'll share in our next episode! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_wywBD8RvpHx1c1nR6Ge7Z_167QZdrII--6Kz1pB_92cfDg/viewform⁠ Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Subscribe to our email newsletter here. Follow us on Instagram @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Follow us on TikTok @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. Sources: https://www.business-sweden.com/insights/articles/queen-of-the-waves-inna-braverman/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Yin on Fire Recap: our workshops, what to expect if you go, things we learned, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 30:14


    This week we are recapping Yin on Fire, the festival we attended and presented at last week! It was amazing and we are so excited to share all of the details with you. We talk about how much fun we had, a Love's gas station shower, the workshops we presented, and the workshops we attended. We also talk about Olivia Rodrigo's new album, feeling more creative, and Halie talks about a new gift she's been learning more. We met so many amazing new people and can't wait to go back next year! Follow us on Instagram to see pictures! September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Suicide Prevention Month. Mid-September through mid-October is Hispanic Heritage Month. Need advice, wanna share a story, have a comment for us? Submit anonymously on this form and we'll share in our next episode! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_wywBD8RvpHx1c1nR6Ge7Z_167QZdrII--6Kz1pB_92cfDg/viewform  Check out our feminist highlight @lazybeamarte on Instagram! Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Subscribe to our email newsletter here. Follow us on Instagram @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Follow us on TikTok @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Summer of Girl Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 29:07


    This week we share some iconic girl power moments of summer, including Beyonce's Renaissance Tour and Sha'Carri Richardson's new world record! We also talk about some of the books we've read lately. Please leave a rating and review!  Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Subscribe to our email newsletter here. Follow us on Instagram @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Follow us on TikTok @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. Listen to In the Moment with McKenzie here. Sources: https://www.thefirstnews.com/article/the-extraordinary-story-of-jewish-ballerina-who-gunned-down-ss-beast-before-being-murdered-8275 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

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    Misconceptions about Gender-Affirming Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 36:07


    This week we are talking about gender-affirming care and why it's so important. We share some common misconceptions about gender-affirming care, trans, and non-binary people. We also talk about Halie's cat, Jiji, and share our obsessions of the week. Please leave a rating and review!  Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Subscribe to our email newsletter here. Follow us on Instagram @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Follow us on TikTok @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. Sources: https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-gender-affirming-care https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/09/health/top-surgery-no-regrets-transgender-nonbinary-study/index.html https://www.fatherly.com/health/myths-gender-affirming-care-trans-kids-debunkedhttps://www.deutschland.de/en/topic/politics/equal-rights-womens-movement-in-germany-from-1918-to-2018 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Women's Impact on Childhood Cancer Research

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 39:24


    September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and this week we are talking about our personal connection to pediatric cancer, sharing some eye-opening facts, and highlighting some women who are making great strides in pediatric cancer research. We also talk about Kendrick Night and Kenz's new podcast! Please leave a rating and review for the show!  Check out American Childhood Cancer Organization (ACCO) here.  Donate to Alex's Lemonade Stand here.  Listen to our episode where we talk about Halie's cancer journey here. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Subscribe to our email newsletter here. Follow us on Instagram @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Follow us on TikTok @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. Check out Kenz's podcast In the Moment Sources: https://www.alexslemonade.org/blog/2020/04/five-women-making-childhood-cancer-history https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/jane-hinton-1919-2003/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Women Gain 7 More Hours of Labor When They Marry Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 28:23


    This week we are talking about the increase in labor women accumulate when they marry men. We talk about traditional gender roles, societal expectations for women as wives, and the low expectations we have collectively for men. We also chat about Halie going back to school! This is the TikTok we referenced in this episode by @thatdarnchat: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatdarnchat/video/7257175692679400746?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7114153412476159531 Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Subscribe to our email newsletter here. Follow us on Instagram @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Follow us on TikTok @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. Sources: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/husbands-create-7-hours-of-extra-housework-for-their-wives_n_56c72146e4b0ec6725e23e2c https://www.huffpost.com/entry/husbands-create-7-hours-of-extra-housework-for-their-wives_n_56c72146e4b0ec6725e23e2c https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/dolores-huerta --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Feminism on the Spectrum: Sharing Patricia's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 43:03


    This week we share Patricia's story. Patricia reached out to us and shared her story about living with Aspergers. She talked about challenges that come with being a woman on the spectrum. We read the most beautiful poem Patricia wrote and SOBBED the whole time. We also talk about dating as a neurodivergent woman and the importance of creating a safe place for people to exist in the world. This episode really touched us and it will touch you too.  *Patricia gave us permission to share her story. Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Subscribe to our email newsletter here. Follow us on Instagram @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Follow us on TikTok @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. Sources:  https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/dating-when-autistic-single-woman https://opendoorstherapy.com/dating-on-the-autism-spectrum-tips-for-neurodiverse-women/ Patricia

    The first over-the-counter oral contraception has been approved!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 29:58


    This week we discuss the FDA's approval of the first over-the-counter oral contraceptive! It's exciting news that will expand access to women's reproductive care. We also talk about how excited we are for Yin on Fire, a recent trip to Chicago, and fall coming soon.  Please rate, review, and share the show!  Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Subscribe to our email newsletter here. Follow us on Instagram @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Follow us on TikTok @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/apr/28/fighting-giants-eco-activist-vandana-shiva-on-her-battle-against-gm-multinationals https://navdanyainternational.org/our-staff/vandana-shiva/  https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-nonprescription-daily-oral-contraceptive https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/birth-control/in-depth/best-birth-control-pill/art-20044807 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/13/health/otc-birth-control-pill.html https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/21/health/opill-birth-control-wellness/index.html https://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/medicines-interfere-birth-control-pills --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

    Experiencing Pleasure in Every Aspect by Stepping into your Feminine Energy with Jo Miller, CEO of Goddess Femme

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 47:14


    This week we are joined by Jo Miller, founder and CEO of Goddess Femme. We talk about recovering from sexual repression, experiencing pleasure in all areas of your life, stepping into your feminine energy, and discovering your purpose. You'll feel inspired after listening to this one so you don't want to miss it!  Connect with Jo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goddessfemmeceo/ Check out Jo's pleasure course PUSSY TEMPLE: https://jo-miller.mykajabi.com/pussytemple Real Talk About Feminism is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit ⁠BetterHelp.com/rtafpod ⁠today to get 10% off your first month.  Subscribe to our email newsletter here. Follow us on Instagram @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Follow us on TikTok @realtalkaboutfeminismpod Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/real-talk-about-feminism-a-podcast-for-female-empowerment/support

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