Uninterrupted, a weekly topical discussion hosted by Women's Health, invites experts, activists, celebrities, doctors, historians, and more share their own personal stories and talk about the political and social issues that matter most to women.
Author, activist, and entrepreneur Naomi Wolf talks about her perspective on modern feminism, including the body positivity movement, and shares her newest project, BillCam, which puts legislation back into the hands of the people. The Women Promoted on This Episode: "I was mentored by a woman named Baroness Helena Kennedy, Queens Council." says Naomi. (Helena wasn't born into her title, she earned it through her work as a human rights lawyer, Naomi notes.) "She works really hard to protect the rights of prisoners, of incarcerated people, of people accused around the world without due process, and she is raising $13 million for Mansfield College in Oxford, where she is...one of the few women wardens of a college." Follow These Women on Twitter: Women's Health: @womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Naomi Wolf: @naomirwolf Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber, and recorded at CBS Studios. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.
The 'Orange is the New Black' star talks about the genesis of her new film, 'Equity,' and what it means to be a strong woman in Hollywood.
The founder of Bright Pink talks about using her family history to empower her choices, fighting sexist doctors, and why privilege shouldn't be a factor in excellent medical care. The Women Promoted on This Episode: I am big student of Brené Brown's books,” says Lindsay. “ I think about the message she talks about in her latest book about how it's not about the falling down. We know everyone's going to fall down. It's about how do you pick yourself up.” Follow These People on Twitter: Women's Health: @womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Lindsay Avner: @LindsayAvner Bright Pink: @BeBrightPink Tweet us using the hashtag #WHUninterrupted Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber, and recorded at CBS Studios. Editorial support is provided by Lisa Chudnofsky. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.
We sat down with with Miki Agrawal, Thinx's founder and CEO, and author of the book, "Do Cool Sh*t: Quit Your Day Job, Start Your Own Business, and Live Happily Ever After," to find out just what inspired her to get into the period panty biz in the first place. The Women Promoted on This Episode: "Today I would like to honor my girlfriend, Allie Hoffman," says Miki. "She started an incredible movement called Gender Proud with the transgender model Gina Rosero, which is about transgender rights and how it's okay to be who you are. She fights for women's rights in the most beautiful ways, and I want to see people like her thrive." Follow These People on Twitter: Women's Health: @womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Miki Agarwal: @twinmiki Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber, and recorded at CBS Studios. Editorial support is provided by Lisa Chudnofsky. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.
The founder of the Huffington Post opens up about her terrifying experience with exhaustion, and why it inspired her to write her new book, "The Sleep Revolution." She's also joined in the studio by her daughter, Christina, who shares her new project, "Talk To Me."
After she was infected with HIV in 1995, Maria Davis became keenly aware of how important it was to get tested and know your status. On June 27 (National HIV Testing Day), she shares her story on Uninterrupted with the hope of inspiring others to keep themselves healthy and educated. The Women Promoted on This Episode Maria cites Maya Angelou as one of her biggest inspirations. “Her words liberated people, and she was a free spirit, she says. Follow These Women on Twitter: Women's Health: @womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Christina Heiser: @xtinaph Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber at CBS Studios. Editorial support is provided by Lisa Chudnofsky. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.
Shaleen Title, Esq. shares what it's like running a THC staffing agency, and why she believes the weed biz is such a great place for women to work. The Women Promoted on this Episode: "Sue Taylor just won a license in Berkeley to open the first dispensary that is aimed at seniors, and to my knowledge she's the first black female senior to own a dispensary," says Shaleen. "Dispensaries can be kind of like hip, young places, which is great, but it's not great when you have seniors who need to feel comfortable asking questions and learning, and so I think her dispensary in Berkeley, which is going to be called 'I Can,' is going to be so groundbreaking and historic, and Sue Taylor is an amazing person with no fear and such a wonderful, strong woman." Follow These Women on Twitter: Women's Health: @womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Shaleen Title: @ShaleenTitle Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber. Editorial support was provided by Lisa Chudnofsky. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.
This week, we're creating space for all the lives lost and hearts broken in and around Orlando.
A few days before he headed to Spain to compete in the World Duathlon Championship, Chris Mosier filled us in on his rise to the top, and what it means to be a transgender athlete on a global level. The People Promoted on this Episode: "Wade Davis is the executive director of You Can Play," says Chris. "It's another sports organization that does LGBTQ advocacy work in men's pro sports. Wade is a former NFL player and openly gay and he did a Ted talk on the mask of masculinity, and I think it's something that is so incredibly important for folks to listen to and to consider." Follow These People on Twitter: Women's Health: @womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Chris Mosier: @TheChrisMosier Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber, with audio production by Paul Ruest and Dani Wexelman. Editorial support was provided by Lisa Chudnofsky. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.
Our host, Caitlin Abber, sits down with Kristina Marusic to discuss their personal journeys as writers, activists, and friends.
The writer discusses her new memoir, "Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman," how she perseveres against the meanest of internet trolls, and why she's totally comfortable calling herself the F-word. The Women Promoted on this Episode: "Samantha Irby has a blog called Bitches Gotta Eat, and she has a book called Meaty,” says Lindy. “I just love her so much. I feel like people sometimes call my work ‘vulnerable and brave,' and she just makes me feel like a coward and a liar, you know? She's so candid about things that I would just never touch, and then she writes about them in ways that are so funny and relatable and smart. Then I'm just like, ‘Oh, why was I afraid? Why was I afraid to talk about that?'” Follow These Women on Twitter: Women's Health: @womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Lindy West: @thelindywest Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber, with audio production by Paul Ruest at Argot Studios. Editorial and public relations was provided by Lisa Chudnofsky. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.
For Women's Health Week, the 'Top Chef' star talks about her new memoir, 'Love, Loss, and What We Ate,' her journey as an endometriosis activist, healthy eating tips, and the most delicious thing she's tasted all week.
Surprise! Caitlin goes down to Florida to interview Ivanka Trump. Hear what Donald's trusted daughter has to say about working women, seizing opportunities, and why she's proud of her father. Follow These Women on Twitter: Women's Health: @womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Ivanka Trump: @ivankatrump Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber. Audio production for this episode was provided by Mikaela Lefrak, with editorial support from Lisa Chudnofsky. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller. Check her out at jenmillermusic.com
Hear how Chirlane McCray, the First Lady of New York City, and Amy Keller Laird, the Editor-in-Chief of Women's Health, are trying to smash the stigma. The Women Promoted in This Episode: “I basically watch MSNBC like a fool, and Rachel Maddow is my favorite person to watch,” says Amy. “It was so exciting to see that our podcast, which is still in its infancy, had made the, New and Noteworthy list on iTunes, and that we were right alongside her.” “Hillary Clinton was an enthusiastic cheerleader of Thrive NYC,” says Chirlane. “She actually gave us advice about how to approach it by going to communities and having town halls and getting people's first hand experiences with the mental health system. She's just incredible. The other woman I want to promote is the author Tanwi Nandidi Islam. Her book, Bright Lines, is about what the life of an eighteen year old daughter of Bangladesh immigrants in 2003 in Brooklyn was like. It's a coming of age story and it is really wonderful.” Follow These Women on Twitter: Women's Health: @womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Amy Keller Laird: @amykellerlaird Chirlane McCray: @chirlane Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber, with audio production by Paul Ruest at Argot Studios. Editorial and public relations support from Lisa Chudnofsky and Lindsey Benoit. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.
Comedian and mental health advocate Sara Benincasa talks about her new book, 'Real Artists Have Day Jobs,' and WNBA All Star Champion Chamique Holdsclaw discusses her autobiographical documentary, ‘Mind/Game.' The Women Promoted in This Episode: “Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams have a new podcast based on their comedy show, Two Dope Queens,” says Sara. “They try to always book women, book people of color, and to book people of different kinds of orientations, and gender identifications. Basically they try to book people other than just white dudes. Although they have white dudes on too.” “I love Oprah Winfrey,” says Chamique. “I just think she's such a giver to people and a very strong woman. And I also like Ellen DeGeneres, because I think she embodies the same thing—but she's also just really funny.” Follow These Women on Twitter: Women's Health: @womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Sara Benincasa: @sarajbenincasa Chamique Holdzclaw: @chold1 Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber, with audio production by Paul Ruest at Argot Studios. Editorial and public relations support from Lisa Chudnofsky and Lindsey Benoit. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.
Debra Cleaver, the CEO of Vote.org, talks about the problems with voter ID laws, and 24-year-old Erin Schrode explains why she's running for Congress. The Women Promoted on this Episode: "Anna Galland inspires me everyday," says Debra. "Not only is she the director of MoveOn.org but she has three, all under 3 years old. Clearly she has amazing time management skills." "Michelle Alexander is a powerful woman who wrote an exceptional piece of literature called The New Jim Crow, which is about the legacy of racism in our country," says Erin. Follow These People on Twitter: Women's Health: @womenshealthmag Debra Cleaver: @DebraCleaver Erin Schrode: @ErinSchrode Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber, with audio production by Paul Ruest at Argot Studios. Editorial and public relations support from Lisa Chudnofsky and Lindsey Benoit. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.
Jacob Tobia, a leading LGBTQ activist, takes us through their style evolution, and we discuss what can be done to make fashion more inclusive and playful for all bodies and genders. Follow These People on Twitter: Women's Health: @womenshealthmag Jacob Tobia: @jacobtobia Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber, with audio production by Paul Ruest at Argot Studios. Editorial and public relations support from Lisa Chudnofsky and Lindsey Benoit. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.
Ellen Malcolm, the CEO and founder of EMILY's List, has spent the last 31 years helping women get elected to office. Hear what she thinks of Hillary Clinton, the things that surprise her about the 2016 election, and why she thinks women make excellent politicians. The Women Promoted on this Episode: Ellen wants you to pay attention to the women who could very possibly take back the Senate from the Republicans, including Tammy Duckworth, Maggie Hassan, Ann Kirkpatrick, Deborah Ross, and Katie McGinty. You can learn about all of them at emilyslist.org This week we want to promote the female politicians who work for you! Please go online and find out who they are, and tweet their names and what they stand for using the hashtag #WHUninterrupted. We'll be retweeting you along the way! Follow These Women on Twitter: Women's Health: @womenshealthmag EMILY's List: @emilyslist Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced and hosted by Caitlin Abber, with audio production by Paul Ruest at Argot Studios. Editorial and public relations support from Lisa Chudnofsky and Lindsey Benoit. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller. Check her out at jenmillermusic.com
Rebecca Traister, author of "All the Single Ladies: Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation," talks with her best friend Sara Culley—the Senior Managing Editor of Women's Health—about their long and winding friendship, and the fallacy that a woman's adult life only begins when she gets married. The Women Promoted on This Episode: Rebecca wants you to check out the great work Myra Jones Taylor is doing with early childhood education in Connecticut. Follow These Women on Twitter: Women's Health: @womenshealthmag Rebecca Traister: @rtraister Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber, with audio production by Paul Ruest at Argot Studios. Editorial and public relations support from Lisa Chudnofsky and Lindsey Benoit. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.
CNN commentator Sally Kohn and writer/comedian Akilah Hughes share their takes on WTF is going on with the presidential election. The Women Promoted on This Episode: Sally wants you to follow Franchesca Ramsey, a writer and comedian who is currently working on "The Nightly Show": @chescaleigh Akilah thinks everyone should follow Amber Gordon and Femsplain: @amberdiscko @femsplain Caitlin would really like Full Frontal host Samantha Bee to come on the show: @FullFrontalSamB Follow These Women on Twitter: Women's Health: @womenshealthmag Sally Kohn: @sallykohn Akilah Hughes: @AkilahObviously Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber, with audio production by Paul Ruest at Argot Studios. Editorial and public relations support from Lisa Chudnofsky and Lindsey Benoit. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.
YouTube star/UN Change Ambassador Ingrid Nilsen discusses the period tax, we swap period horror stories, and talk about whether all bathrooms should just be gender neutral. The Women Promoted on This Episode: Ingrid would love for you to pick up a copy of 'Chelsea Girls' by Eileen Myles and learn more about Concious Period. Caitlin thinks you should treat yourself to a pair of Thinx (visit SheThinx.com to learn more). Follow These Women on Twitter: Women's Health: @womenshealthmag Ingrid Nilsen: @IngridNilsen Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber, with audio production by Paul Ruest at Argot Studios. Editorial and public relations support from Lisa Chudnofsky and Lindsey Benoit. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.
Jessica Torres, the Assistant Press Secretary of the 2016 National Democratic Convention, shares how supportive parents, mentors, and programs made her the woman she is today. The Women Promoted on This Episode: Jessica would like to promote Rev. Leah Daughtry, the CEO of the 2016 National Convention. Follow These Women on Twitter: Women's Health: womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber: everydaycaitlin Jessica Torres: jessalttorres Leah Daughtry: leahdaughtry Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber and edited by Charesse James, with editorial and public relations support from Lisa Chudnofsky and Lindsey Benoit. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.
Artist Emma Sulkowicz talks about the "Mattress Girl" phenomenon, what it's like to be recognized for being a survivor, and how she is making art out of other people's often triggering questions. The Women Promoted on This Episode: To learn more about how you can take a stand against sexual assault, visit KnowYourIX.org Follow These Women on Twitter: Women's Health at womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber at everydaycaitlin Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber and edited by Charesse James, with editorial and public relations support from Lisa Chudnofsky and Lindsey Benoit. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.
We invite women to unapologetically vent about something that pisses them off, and we chat with the comedian Margaret Cho about how she turns her frustrations into art, as well as who she's rooting for in the 2016 election. The Women Promoted on This Episode: Margaret Cho thinks you should check out the comedian Jenny Yang. Follow These Women on Twitter: Margaret Cho: MagaretCho Women's Health: womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber: everydaycaitlin Episode Credits: This week's episode featured music by The Bruises Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber and edited by Charesse James, with editorial and public relations support from Lisa Chudnofsky and Lindsey Benoit. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller
This is probably not news to you, but it's hard to be a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry. On this week's episode, we sit down with two women who have been there, done that, and not just survived, but also excelled. Bea Arthur, the founder and CEO of InYourCornerOnline.com, shares what it was like to launch a startup as a woman of color, and NYSCF CEO and co-founder, Susan Solomon gives us her take on women in the science and tech fields, as well as the importance of finding a sponsor. Susan Solomon is a huge fan of Valentina Fosssati, who is leading the MS group at her laboratory. Bea Arthur is all about Bella Acton of Never Liked it Anyway, Kathryn Minshew and Alex Cavoulacos of TheMuse.com, and Sarah Kuntz of ProDay. Follow these women on Twitter: Women's Health: womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber: everydaycaitlin Christina Heiser: xtinaph Susan Solomon: SusanNYSCF Bea Arthur: BeaArthurLMHC Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber and edited by Charesse James, with editorial and public relations support from Lisa Chudnofsky and Lindsey Benoit. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.
Renee Bracey Sherman is a never ending resource of information when it comes to the current political fight for abortion rights in the country. She's currently a Policy Representative at the National Network of Abortion Funds, and on the board of NARAL Pro Choice America. On this week's episode of Uninterrupted , she gets personal and shares with us her own abortion story, and the reason why she will always be open and honest about it. Follow These Women on Twitter: Women's Health: @womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber: @everydaycaitlin Renee Bracey Sherman: @RBraceySherman Produced by Caitlin Abber and Lisa Chudnofsky Edited by Charesse James “Bullshit” by Jen Miller: jenmillermusic.com
On Uninterrupted's inaugural episode, we chat with Julie Golia, the Director of Public History at the Brooklyn Historical Society, about the radical and complicated women of the 19th century. Then we hop on the phone with feminist icon Gloria Steinem to hear her take on the relationship between American women and politics, and her unfiltered feelings on one Donald J. Trump. Follow These Women on Twitter @: womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber: everydaycaitlin Julie Golia: JulieThePH Gloria Steinem: GloriaSteinem Produced by Caitlin Abber and Lisa Chudnofsky Edited by Charesse James “Bullshit” by Jen Miller: jenmillermusic.com “What Can the Matter Be?” performed by Geri Gribbi: creativefolk.com