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This episode explores the complexities of womanhood and identity, focusing on our experiences of being raised by white mothers. We reflect on our childhoods and discuss the influence our mothers had on our perceptions of beauty, relationships and sense of responsibility. We highlight the importance of understanding and communication between parents and children when raising biracial children, as well as the lessons learned from our own experiences. Join us...Contact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus episodesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feminism, Faith & the Power of Womanhood in the LDS Church | WARD RADIOIn this candid and deeply insightful conversation, Cardon Ellis sits down with Laura E. Welch for a refreshing, grounded exploration of feminism, motherhood, and what it truly means to be a woman in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.What begins with playful banter over episode titles quickly turns into a meaningful dive into why so many LDS women find more fulfillment in motherhood, service, and faith-driven community than in the narratives secular feminism offers. Laura shares her own journey—how, despite criticisms that the Church is “male-dominated,” her lived experience has been one of support, unity, and empowerment rooted in gospel principles.
FROM TODAY'S RECAP: - Video: 1 Timothy Overview - Article: I'm a Complementarian... But Women Must Be Taught and They Must Teach - Article: Manhood, Womanhood, and the Freedom to Minister - Article: Can Women Teach in the Church? - Article: Women as Church Leaders: An Egalitarian View on Women Preaching and Pastoring - Article: Women as Church Leaders: Female Complementarians on Current Debates, Beth Moore, Misogyny - Article: Much Ado About Gender Roles - Article: Summaries of the Egalitarian and Complementarian Positions - Video: Titus Overview - TBR Bookshelf Graphics - Finishers Page - Prep for Next Year: 2026 Episode PREP EPISODES (in case you haven't listened yet): 1. Let's Read the Bible in a Year (Chronological Plan)! 2. How I Learned to Love (Reading) the Bible 3. Why Reading the Whole Bible is Important (interview with Lee McDerment) 4. Preparing to Read the Bible 5. Avoiding Common Mistakes: What to Look for When You Read the Bible 6. Reading the Bible in Community Note: We provide links to specific resources; this is not an endorsement of the entire website, author, organization, etc. Their views may not represent our own. SHOW NOTES: - Follow The Bible Recap: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | YouTube - Follow Tara-Leigh Cobble: Instagram - Read/listen on the Bible App or Dwell App - Learn more at our Start Page - Become a RECAPtain - Shop the TBR Store - Credits PARTNER MINISTRIES: D-Group International Israelux The God Shot TLC Writing & Speaking DISCLAIMER: The Bible Recap, Tara-Leigh Cobble, and affiliates are not a church, pastor, spiritual authority, or counseling service. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.
I'm giving you permission to splurge a little in 2026. If you want to feel and look your best this year, it's okay to treat yourself. I'm breaking down my favorite essential items that will add some class to your daily routine. Chapters 02:49 Essentials for Every Woman by 2026 04:45 Creating a Signature Look and Routine 10:18 Investing in Timeless Jewelry 12:06 Luxury Purchases Worth Having 17:43 Final Thoughts on Womanhood and Future Aspirations If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and make sure you SUBSCRIBE! To request Hailey to be on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to talent@pionairepodcasting.com FOLLOW ME: IG: instagram.com/haileygamba TikTok:@haileygamba YouTube: youtube.com/@haileygamba
This week we're taking a look back on what it means to prioritise joy- and how to live that soft life. We're joined by EbonyJanice, Brandee Younger, Alana and Samra from She Well Read and The TV Doctor's Dr. Michele Foss and Ashley Johnson. Together we cover everything from the revolution of rest, to what it REALLY means to be well read. Join us for an episode packed full of laughter, honesty and light! More About The Guests:EbonyJanice | Founder and CEO of The Free People Project and author of All The Black Girls Are Activists Brandee Younger | Grammy-nominated Harpist, check out her latest album Gadabout SeasonAlana and Samra | co-hosts of the She Well Read PodcastDr. Michele Foss and Ashley Johnson | The TV Doctor PodcastWant to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have your own Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Connect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We're supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today's fast-paced world.Featured Guest: Dr. Edmund KnightonToday's guest is someone I am so excited to introduce you to—because his work lives right at the sacred intersection of the divine feminine and the conscious masculine, which, as you know, is right in the heart of what we explore on this show. Dr. Edmund Knighton is a clinical psychologist, somatic educator, and deeply intuitive guide who's spent the last 20+ years helping people reclaim their wholeness—by integrating the often divided energies of feminine receptivity and masculine presence. His unique background weaves together trauma-informed neuroscience, depth psychology, and mythopoetic wisdom, all in service of helping individuals live more embodied, heart-centered, and soul-aligned lives.Products Related/Mentioned in This EpisodeShop Amy's curated favorite products for the Holidays (with discounts!):
Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today's fast-paced world.Featured Guest: Dr. Edmund KnightonToday's guest is someone I am so excited to introduce you to—because his work lives right at the sacred intersection of the divine feminine and the conscious masculine, which, as you know, is right in the heart of what we explore on this show. Dr. Edmund Knighton is a clinical psychologist, somatic educator, and deeply intuitive guide who's spent the last 20+ years helping people reclaim their wholeness—by integrating the often divided energies of feminine receptivity and masculine presence. His unique background weaves together trauma-informed neuroscience, depth psychology, and mythopoetic wisdom, all in service of helping individuals live more embodied, heart-centered, and soul-aligned lives.Products Related/Mentioned in This EpisodeShop Amy's curated favorite products for the Holidays (with discounts!):
Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today's fast-paced world.Featured Guest: Dr. Edmund KnightonToday's guest is someone I am so excited to introduce you to—because his work lives right at the sacred intersection of the divine feminine and the conscious masculine, which, as you know, is right in the heart of what we explore on this show. Dr. Edmund Knighton is a clinical psychologist, somatic educator, and deeply intuitive guide who's spent the last 20+ years helping people reclaim their wholeness—by integrating the often divided energies of feminine receptivity and masculine presence. His unique background weaves together trauma-informed neuroscience, depth psychology, and mythopoetic wisdom, all in service of helping individuals live more embodied, heart-centered, and soul-aligned lives.Products Related/Mentioned in This EpisodeShop Amy's curated favorite products for the Holidays (with discounts!):
This week, we overlook our pre-holiday wish list to focus on real-life issues shaping women's lives around the globe in 2025. It's a conversation that unpacks ongoing concerns, including political representation, bodily autonomy, and workplace equity, as well as technology, culture, and the growing influence of women in sports.This episode explores the push and pull between power, resistance, and hope, how each shapes the reality of women around the world, and why the fight for true equality and equity is elusive yet invariably critical.Whether you're passionate about social justice, invested in women's rights, or unsure how these issues impact your life and why these are turbulent times, you'll find valuable perspectives and empowering energy in this conversation. So join us on this journey as we explore the real-life concerns, victories, and hard-fought battles of women in 2025.
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The Truth About Feminism and Midlife Womanhood with Marianna Marlowe In this conversation, Junie Moon sits down with Latina writer and scholar Marianna Marlowe to explore identity, cultural roots, feminism, personal liberation, and the stories that shape us as women in midlife. Marianna's memoir Portrait of a Feminist opens a doorway to understanding how our early messages about gender and culture affect love, self expression, and personal power. What You Will Learn • How feminism can feel grounded and human • How cultural influence and upbringing shape identity • How patriarchy limits both women and men • Why midlife is a powerful moment to reclaim your voice • How telling the truth about your life creates liberation mariannamarlowe.com Grab her debut memoir, Portrait of a Feminist at Bookhelp.org Marianna Marlowe is a Latina writer who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. After devoting years to academic writing, her focus now is creative nonfiction that explores issues of gender identity, feminism, cultural hybridity, intersectionality, and more. Her debut memoir, Portrait of a Feminist, was published in February, 2025 with She Writes Press. Her second memoir, Portrait of a Mestiza, will be published in March, 2026. Learn more about Junie here: https://www.midlifeloveoutloud.com
Independent audio producer and creative powerhouse TK Dutes joins us to share the story behind her new audio documentary; The Secret Life of TK Dutes- a project born from burnout, medical dismissal, and the pressure to shrink herself to be palatable. We talk about unlearning a “be small and quiet” upbringing, how we navigate the industry and about rebuilding a life rooted in joy, creativity, and visibility.Find out more about TK and the podcast here.Connect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We're supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have you're on Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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CW: abortionMary B is joined by Dr. Sara Moslener to discuss her new book After Purity: Race, Sex, and Religion in White Christian America. Moslener traces her journey from a high school defender of purity culture to a scholar with a nuanced understanding of how the myth of purity has helped mask elements of white supremacy as Christian values. She reflects on the power of myth as a storytelling tool that — depending on its intent — can yield positive or harmful results. Mary B relates this to the ways myths are being used by the most powerful in this country to attack trans folks. Moselener urges that although much of her research is from the point of view of white women, sexual purity must be considered in an intersectional way. Sara J. Moslener (she/her) is a lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Anthropology, and Religion at Central Michigan University. She is the author of Virgin Nation: Sexual Purity and American Adolescence and creator of the podcast Pure White: Sexual Purity and White Supremacy. She lives in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, with her best friend and soulmate, Gibson the Chug.You can get After Purity wherever you buy books. Follow Sara on Substack at afterpurity.substack.com. Join the Found Family crew over on Substack and get your free copy of the Found Family Cheat Sheet! Support the show
Steve Ray answers Protestant challenges to the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception.
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses America's educational crisis, DEI and the decline of America's educational system, the rise of dumbing down educational curriculum, and the ban of biological males from Girlguiding groups in the UK.Part I (00:13 – 13:45)America is in an Educational Crisis: Attempts to Fix Both Kids and Schools Have FailedAmerica's Children Are Unwell. Are Schools Part of the Problem? by The New York Times (Jia Lynn Yang)Accommodation Nation by The Atlantic (Rose Horowitch)The College Students Who Can't Do Elementary Math by The Wall Street Journal (Allysia Finley)Part II (13:45 – 21:08)DEI and the Decline of America's Educational System: The Societal Transformation Towards Therapeutics and DEI Initiatives is a Big Part of This ProblemPart III (21:08 – 22:39)Idiocy on the Rise: Dumbing Down Educational Curriculum, Like Removing College Algebra From the Curriculum, Will Lead to More Dumbing Down Than You ThinkA Math Horror Show at UC San Diego by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)Part IV (22:39 – 26:37)Girlguiding is Only For Girls Now: UK Women's and Girls' Groups “Regrettably” Ban Biological Males, Deeming Their Groups are for Women Only – Who Would've Thought?Two U.K. Women's Groups Ban Transgender Girls and Women by The New York Times (Michael D. Shear)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.
We're celebrating the season by bringing you a special holiday episode featuring never-before-heard clips from some of our recent guests. From favorite seasonal dishes to nostalgic moments and new traditions, join us as we hear from: Anela Malik, Maya Elious, Adell Coleman, Hannah Eko, Octavia Morgan, and members of the Be Well, Sis team! This episode is a celebration of culture, comfort and connection – however you spend the season, we hope this episode brings a little joy to your day!Connect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We're supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have you're on Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today's fast-paced world.Featured Guest: Adrianne WagnerAdrianne Wagner is a leadership and executive coach passionate about helping people avoid burnout and create sustainable, fulfilling lives aligned with their values and strengths. She currently serves as Executive Director for Leadership Launch and Acting CEO for Leadership Snohomish County, bringing nearly two decades of leadership experience in healthcare and beyond. With a strong background in equity, inclusion, and anti-racism work, Adrianne is dedicated to creating safe spaces for individuals to explore and embrace their unique identities. Her personal journey and professional expertise give her a unique perspective on balancing high achievement with self-care and rest. Today, Adrianne shares her insights on leadership, resilience, and how to restore energy in a fast-paced world.Products Related/Mentioned in This EpisodeShop Amy's curated favorite products (with discounts!):
Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today's fast-paced world.Featured Guest: Adrianne WagnerAdrianne Wagner is a leadership and executive coach passionate about helping people avoid burnout and create sustainable, fulfilling lives aligned with their values and strengths. She currently serves as Executive Director for Leadership Launch and Acting CEO for Leadership Snohomish County, bringing nearly two decades of leadership experience in healthcare and beyond. With a strong background in equity, inclusion, and anti-racism work, Adrianne is dedicated to creating safe spaces for individuals to explore and embrace their unique identities. Her personal journey and professional expertise give her a unique perspective on balancing high achievement with self-care and rest. Today, Adrianne shares her insights on leadership, resilience, and how to restore energy in a fast-paced world.Products Related/Mentioned in This EpisodeShop Amy's curated favorite products (with discounts!):
Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today's fast-paced world.Featured Guest: Adrianne WagnerAdrianne Wagner is a leadership and executive coach passionate about helping people avoid burnout and create sustainable, fulfilling lives aligned with their values and strengths. She currently serves as Executive Director for Leadership Launch and Acting CEO for Leadership Snohomish County, bringing nearly two decades of leadership experience in healthcare and beyond. With a strong background in equity, inclusion, and anti-racism work, Adrianne is dedicated to creating safe spaces for individuals to explore and embrace their unique identities. Her personal journey and professional expertise give her a unique perspective on balancing high achievement with self-care and rest. Today, Adrianne shares her insights on leadership, resilience, and how to restore energy in a fast-paced world.Products Related/Mentioned in This EpisodeShop Amy's curated favorite products (with discounts!):
In this episode, I share what it means to step fully into your slut era inside a committed relationship (or in singlehood). I talk about why this energy is so powerful, how it revived my own desire, and how reclaiming the word slut can transform sex that feels flat, disconnected, or routine. In this episode, I talk about: What a “slut era” looks like in a monogamous marriage A new, empowering definition of the word slut Why long-term relationships often dull desire — and how slut energy reignites it Releasing shame, body judgment, and the “respectable woman” identity The difference between sensation and true erotic power Awakening the slut archetype for creativity, freedom, and wild pleasure Making space for taboo fantasies without fear or self-judgment How erotic energy boosts confidence, vitality, and relational intimacy Who Slut Academy is for and why community matters in this work JOIN THE WAITLIST HERE and get amazing discounts and bonuses PLUS my exclusive erotic diaries newsletter! https://www.erika-alsborn.com/s-academy-waitlist Related episodes: 25: Slut Academy 26: The Slut Archetype – what and who is she and why she'll revolutionize your sex life! 97: Erotic expansion – understanding and playing with domination and submission 34: The importance of imperfect pleasure and sex
Send us a textThe loudest voices online say will have you believing real love and commitment don't exist. We're here to prove the opposite. Newlywed Nyla joins us to share how therapy gave her the tools to self-regulate, why deep conversation beat small talk every time, and how choosing for the future—not just the moment—changed everything. From vulnerability to values, her story offers a grounded, hopeful perspective on finding and building love that will last.We talk about safety as something you can feel: patience when you're tender, kindness when you're overwhelmed, and the quiet confidence of being fully yourself without performance. Nyla gets specific about ditching her “type,” writing a values-first list, and dating with honesty across multiple connections until real commitment was clear. We unpack red flags vs. fixable friction, agreements that keep conflict from turning into punishments, and the simple discipline of never weaponizing silence. It's practical, not preachy—communication, boundaries, and mutual respect.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a hopeful nudge, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway—we read every word! Click play and join the conversation!
This week on WKC Spill The Tea, we sit down with Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, Guardian columnist, author of The Vagenda and her latest book, the acclaimed The Republic of Parenthood. Known for her sharp wit and fearless feminist insight, Rhiannon joins us for an honest conversation about motherhood, identity, care, politics, and the chaos and tenderness of raising tiny humans.Even though our own babies are now adults, we LOVED this book, especially the “What Worked / What Didn't” reflections at the end of each chapter. Because this isn't just a book about nappies and night feeds. It's about identity, care, feminism, and how we survive (and reshape) this mad world together.We dive into birth stories, baby clothes, feminism, and Rhiannon's unforgettable Guardian piece suggesting autistic people could teach Donald Trump a thing or two about focus, facts, and empathy.Whether you're a parent, a feminist, or simply a lover of smart conversations, this episode is full of warmth, wisdom, and laugh-out-loud moments.
In this deeply transformative episode, Amb. Elisha welcomes Camilla Calberg — international leadership mentor, emotional-intelligence trainer, and founder of Camilla Calberg International
Palliative care nurse turned fragrance founder and CEO Octavia Morgan joins us to share how scent became both a healing practice and a business, ultimately leading to Ulta Beauty's first Black- and woman-owned prestige fragrance house. Octavia breaks down practical layering, budget-friendly ways to customize your signature scent, and how she created her first fragrance, Legendary, for her hospice patients. We also get personal about the leap from nursing to entrepreneurship, fear vs. obedience, and the one non-negotiable that keeps her centered: a daily hour of self-devotion. Stay for her holiday recs and a rapid-fire on unexpected notes (hello, oud), “soft life” accords, and the power of pouring into yourself first, so you can better show up for everyone else around you.In this episode we discuss:Layering 101: build from the heaviest scent, then medium, then lightClean, sensual scents that don't read “essential oil”Founder wellness: the one-hour daily ritual & how to move stagnant energyTaking the leap: getting contracts, “burning the boats,” and betting on your callingHoliday picks: Dark Rose, Vanilla Supreme, and 4- and 8-piece discovery setsConnect with Octavia:https://octaviamorgan.com/https://www.ulta.com/ Connect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We're supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have you're on Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. This episode was edited by Victoria Marin. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Have you ever been misunderstood for simply being outspoken? In the final episode of our “Owning Your Strength” series, we're joined by Director, Producer and LMU MFA candidate, Taja Dominique. Taja shares how she transformed her outspoken spirit into creative projects, mentorship, and by founding her own company, InspiredbyTaja Productions. Raised by artistic parents and supported by powerful mentors, she has used storytelling, film, and activism to not only uplift Oakland artists and youth in her community, but humanize them and their stories. Discover why knowing yourself, planning ahead, and creating with integrity and courage are essential to owning your strength while empowering others in the process. Taja is currently in her second year as a MFA Candidate for the School of Film and Television Production specializing in Directing at Loyola Marymount University. She also received her Bachelor of Arts in Cinema Studies at San Francisco State University. Taja has a passionate goal to tell authentic stories that pay homage and honorship to Black culture, Black girls and Womanhood under her production company InspiredbyTaja Productions. She has been involved with various creative outlets leading her to the art of filmmaking and her creative style is often defined as humanizing, experimental, poetic, and visually intriguing. To learn more about Taja and her work, visit her website at InspiredbyTaja.com or connect with her on IG @tajanirel.
In this episode, Alyssa and Nadia dive into a deeply personal conversation about aging, menopause, and what it means to be a woman as your body changes.Alyssa opens up about feeling younger than she looks at 48, sparking a discussion about how we perceive ourselves versus how we appear to others. The conversation quickly shifts to menopause and perimenopause — topics that dominate Alyssa's social media feed and conversations with friends her age. While hot flashes get all the attention, the reality includes forgetfulness, mood changes, sexual dysfunction, and vaginal dryness.Alyssa reveals that she missed her first period last month (and no, she's not pregnant). This milestone has her questioning whether to start hormone replacement therapy now or wait for symptoms. The research suggests HRT can protect brain health, bone density, and heart health — but Alyssa isn't someone who takes pills unless absolutely necessary.Nadia draws parallels between menopause symptoms and her own menstrual cycle experiences, noting how women are constantly attributing body changes, mood shifts, and physical symptoms to hormonal fluctuations. She reflects on doing multiple projects on women's health for school, discovering there's shockingly little research and funding in this area.The conversation takes a vulnerable turn as Alyssa grapples with what menopause means for her identity as a woman. Society has taught women that femininity means soft hair, a certain figure, attractiveness, and the ability to have babies. With menopause, many of these markers fade — hair thins, bodies change, fertility ends. It's messing with Alyssa's head, even though she knows logically these societal expectations shouldn't define her.Both agree that women face constant internal struggles and external pressures that men simply don't experience in the same way. But they also find empowerment in it — Nadia feels deeply in touch with her body because of her cycle, and Alyssa celebrates women's intuition, sensitivity, and the literal magic of creating human life.The episode wraps with Nadia sharing exciting news: she landed a co-op doing clinical research at Mass General Hospital, focusing on food insecurity, food banks, SNAP benefits, and Medicaid.TakeawaysLooking in the mirror can feel disorienting when you feel younger than you lookHot flashes are just the tip of the menopause iceberg — symptoms include forgetfulness, mood changes, pain with intercourse, and vaginal drynessHormone replacement therapy may protect brain health, bone density, and heart healthThere's a lack of research and funding for women's health issuesMenopause can trigger an identity crisis around femininity and societal expectations of womenWomen constantly attribute physical and emotional changes to hormonal fluctuations throughout their livesThe expectations and daily struggles women face are different from (though not necessarily harder than) what men experienceDespite the challenges, there's something empowering about being deeply in touch with your bodyWomen's intuition and the ability to create life are genuinely magicalChapters0:10–2:08 – Feeling Young But Looking Old 2:09–5:27 – Menopause on Social Media and the Symptoms No One Talks About 5:28–7:24 – Alyssa Misses Her First Period (And the Hormone Replacement Dilemma) 7:25–10:50 – Nadia's Perspective: Blaming Everything on Your Period 10:51–12:41 – What Menopause Means for Identity as a Woman 12:42–14:26 – Daily Internal Struggles: The Expectations Women Face 14:27–16:30 – The Magic of Being a Woman (Despite Everything) 16:31–17:51 – Nadia's Big News: Clinical Research Co-op at Mass General
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Send us a textA kitchen can be a sanctuary, a studio, and a launchpad. That's the heartbeat of our conversation with Diane “Mama D” Jackson, the mother, wife, and entrepreneur who turned a family-nudged cookbook idea into a fast-growing, health-forward granola brand. We dive into the creative detour that changed everything: from staging a full cookbook photoshoot to discovering that flavor experiments were the real signal. Vanilla toffee with chocolate, cookie butter that won first-class taste buds, seasonal hot cocoa with roasted marshmallows, and a sweet-and-salty pretzel remix—each batch pulled her closer to a purpose she could feel. Hungry for more? Tune in and join the conversation!
In this episode, we're catching up on what it means to show up as our best selves, even when life feels full. We talk about getting older (and making peace with it), investing in the little things that make us feel good, and finding beauty in the smallest everyday rituals. So grab your tea and let's catch up, sis to sis.What's On My Radar
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the push for advanced reproductive technologies in politics, new research that shows teenage girls want to be married less than their male counterparts, and that 1 in 5 U.S. women say they want to leave the country.Part I (00:14 – 07:12)Politics and IVF: There is a Big Push for Advanced Reproductive Technologies, and Politics Makes for Strange BedfellowsThey Can't Stand Trump. But His I.V.F. Policy Might Help Them Have Children. by The New York Times (Caroline Kitchener)Part II (07:12 – 16:27)Motherhood Hopes, Feminist Dreams, and IVF: Feminist New York Times Contributor Makes an Astounding ArgumentHere's What Trump Should Actually Do for Fertility by The New York Times (Ruxandra Teslo)She Was Ready to Have Her 15th Child. Then Came the Felony Charges. by The New York Times (David Gauvey Herbert)Part III (16:27 – 21:35)‘Do You Want to Get Married Someday?': New Research Shows Teenage Girls Want to Be Married Less Than Their Male Counterparts – This is a Massive Shift12th grade girls are less likely than boys to say they want to get married someday by Pew Research Center (Dana Braga)Part IV (21:35 – 25:35)1 in 5 U.S. Women Say They Want to Leave the Country? This is Political Posturing, But It Makes HeadlinesRecord Numbers of Younger Women Want to Leave the U.S. by Gallup (Benedict Vigers and Julie Ray)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.
Welcome to Awakening Aphrodite — the podcast that helps you reconnect with your feminine energy, reclaim your vitality, and live in harmony with your body, mind, and spirit.In each episode, holistic health expert Amy Fournier shares inspiring conversations with expert guests, blending ancient wisdom and modern science to offer practical tools that help you thrive in today's fast-paced world.Featured Guest: Dr. Edmund KnightonToday's guest is someone I am so excited to introduce you to—because his work lives right at the sacred intersection of the divine feminine and the conscious masculine, which, as you know, is right in the heart of what we explore on this show. Dr. Edmund Knighton is a clinical psychologist, somatic educator, and deeply intuitive guide who's spent the last 20+ years helping people reclaim their wholeness—by integrating the often divided energies of feminine receptivity and masculine presence. His unique background weaves together trauma-informed neuroscience, depth psychology, and mythopoetic wisdom, all in service of helping individuals live more embodied, heart-centered, and soul-aligned lives.Products Related/Mentioned in This EpisodeShop Amy's curated favorite products (with discounts!):
In this episode I get into a soulful conversation about what it means to be a woman. I break down the three deep desires a woman has and how they are perfectly complementary to the three desires a man has. I get into why women don't seem to be very inspiring to men these days.Listen in to learn about what a woman's rites of passage look like, what a woman teaches a man if she's tuned in, what is missing from women in the mainstream, and much more.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro 00:35 — The Purpose of Womanhood 01:14 — What Men vs. Women Truly Long For 04:17 — The Core Wound: Feeling "Not Beautiful" 05:33 — Womanhood's Power: Comfort with Uncertainty06:22 — A Woman's Biological Rites of Passage07:47 — Archetypes: Man as Logos, Woman as Eros 09:16 — On Faith: Trusting the Unknown 13:40 — Eros & Logos: Why Control Backfires4:59 — Example: The 'Pretty Woman' Dynamic 17:50 — Final Thoughts: Trust & PRO-Vision 22:51 — Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhYou can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship
For many of us, trust issues don't begin with friendships or relationships they begin at home. In this episode, I open up about the emotional wounds that formed from the women in my family, and how those early experiences shaped the way I view womanhood, connection, and feminine safety today.We'll explore:✨ How betrayal, jealousy, and emotional instability from family women create deep trust wounds✨ Why it's hard to trust even during a healing journey✨ The difference between the “female wound” and the “mother wound”✨ How to slowly, safely, and intentionally rebuild trust with women✨ What healthy, stable feminine connections can look likeHealing trust issues with womanhood is a delicate process but it's possible. You deserve safe women, healthy connections, and feminine relationships rooted in softness, stability, and love.
In this nourishing conversation, we sit down with author and creator Hannah Eko to explore what it means to choose bliss in a world that glorifies burnout. Drawing from her book Honey Is the Knife, Hannah unpacks how Black women can transform wounds into wisdom and reclaim pleasure as both a birthright and a spiritual practice. Together, they explore the beauty of softness as protection, and how embracing joy can be a radical, healing act.If you've ever felt guilty for wanting ease or joy, this episode is your permission slip to rest, feel, and return to yourself.In this episode we discuss:Why choosing bliss is not escapism, but a form of resistance and liberationThe importance of curating environments that allow Black women to stay soft and wholeHannah's journey from self-sacrifice to self-honoring — and what being a “punk spiritualist” really meansHow pleasure connects us to our ancestors and offers a pathway to healing generational painReframing wellness: moving beyond constant self-improvement toward true self-acceptanceConnect with Hannah:Website: hannaheko.comInstagram: @hannah.ekoSubstack: hannahekwrites.substack.comConnect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We're supporting St Jude's- head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have you're on Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses SCOTUS's declination to take case that could have led to overturning of Obergefell, SCOTUS's allowance of Trump's transgender passport policy, and the 16 states suing the Trump administration over ‘morality of harm.'Part I (00:14 – 06:10)Supreme Court Declines to Take Case That Could Have Led to the Overturning of Obergefell: But This Does Not Mean SCOTUS Won't Take Up the Issue in the FuturePart II (06:10 – 11:51)Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration's Transgender Passport Policy to Proceed: Just Look at the ArgumentsSupreme Court Clears Way for Trump Transgender Passport Policy by The New York Times (Abbie VanSickle)Part III (11:51 – 19:50)No, Biological Designation is Not Meaningless and Useless: The LGBTQ Argument on Gender Identity Reveals the IdeologyThe Ruling About Passports Isn't About ID. It's About Social Control. by The New York Times (M. Gessen)Part IV (19:50 – 26:20)16 States Sue the Trump Administration Over ‘Morality of Harm': Christians Certainly Care About a Genuine Morality of Harm, But That Cannot Be Defined by LGBTQ IdeologiesUS judge to block Trump directive to cut ‘gender ideology’ from states’ sex ed materials by USA Today (Reuters)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.
Leslie continues her Honorable Womanhood series with a message about the unexpected blessings that come from choosing to honor our God-given authorities, especially in the area of romance and relationships. In our modern age of independence, many of us overlook the fact that God has placed these authorities in our lives — such as parents and other trusted leaders — not to make us miserable, but to bless and protect us. As Leslie shares, we can find tremendous strength by honoring our authorities and inviting them to play a key role in our lives. Honoring teammates brings the blessing of Heaven.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To learn about our 2026 Ellerslie Discipleship Programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To learn about our 2026 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2026-set-apart-conference/. For Eric's message on fatherhood, visit https://ellerslie.com/the-lowercase-f/. To learn about the Honorable Womanhood online course, visit https://setapart.org/honorable-womanhood/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.
In today's episode, personal trainer and future pelvic floor physical therapist Röbynn Europe demystifies all things pelvic floor health: what it is, why it matters, and how to get help when needed. Röbynn breaks down the “core as a box” (diaphragm, abs, back, pelvic floor), explains Kegels beyond the basics (the dreaded/loved “elevator” holds), and shares signs something needs attention: from incontinence to painful sex, low-back/groin pain, and post-birth changes (including after C-sections). We also dig into why men, too, should train their pelvic floors (especially lifters), and how much knowledge and representation are power when it comes to pelvic health. In this episode, we discussed:The “core as a box” model and why pelvic floor strength anchors itKegels, including progressive “elevator” reps and timed holdsRed flags to look out for: different types of incontinence, incomplete emptying, painful sex, pelvic/low-back painPostpartum & the value of pelvic floor therapy even after a C-sectionThe importance of pelvic health for menThe value of representation and knowledge in improving Black health outcomes through pelvic floor care
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the crazy story of a “new mother” who was arrested for felony charges after trying to have her 15th baby by IVF, respecting creation order in the procurement of children, and the Christian paradox of crime.Part I (00:14 – 16:48)This is Crazy: A 65-Year-Old “New Mother” Arrested for Felony Charges After Trying to Have 15th Baby by IVFShe Was Ready to Have Her 15th Child. Then Came the Felony Charges. by The New York Times (David Gauvey Herbert)Part II (16:48 – 21:36)When Reproductive Technologies Violate Creation Order: Christians Cannot Defy Creation Order to Procure ChildrenPart III (21:36 – 26:19)The Christian Paradox of Crime: Louvre Thieves Turn Out to Be a Married Couple with Children Who Were Caught Based on DNA EvidenceSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.
Leslie continues the Honorable Womanhood series with this episode about inspiring today's men toward honor. Whether you are married and frustrated by your husband's lack of sensitivity, living with a dad or brothers who display crude and rude behavior, or a single woman unsure how to respond to the selfish, predatory attitude so prevalent among today's single men — chances are, you've been affected by the modern masculinity in one way or another. In this episode, Leslie offers Biblical and practical ways that women can influence today's men toward God's standards in a Christ-centered and lasting way.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To learn more about our 2026 Ellerslie Discipleship Programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To learn more about the Honorable Womanhood online course, visit https://setapart.org/honorable-womanhood/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses President Trump's visit to Asia and the worldview issues behind trade, why a welfare state won't solve the falling birth rate problem, and skin cell reproduction as an assault on motherhood.Part I (00:14 – 12:08)Trade and the Relationship Between Nations: President Trump's Visit to Asia and the Worldview Issues Behind TradeAsia, Caught in the Middle, Faces Trump and Xi's Tug of War by The New York Times (David Pierson)Part II (12:08 – 20:44)The Welfare State and Falling Birth Rates: Finland's Population Decline Shows Poverty is Not the Best ExplanationFinland’s stubbornly low birth rate shows why a population shift may be inevitable by NPR (Sarah McCammon)Part III (20:44 – 26:00)Reproduction by Skin Cell and the Death of Motherhood: This New Reproductive Technology is an Assault on MotherhoodThe elimination of motherhood by The Spectator (Mary Wingfield)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.
This week, actress Karen Pittman joins us for a powerful conversation about womanhood, motherhood, and living with intention. From writing letters to her characters to redefining what fulfillment looks like, Karen shares how imagination and purpose guide her through every season of life. Visit: CrystalReneeHayslett.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the rise of parenting advice and the fall of parenting sense, and he answers questions about if college is a scam, using extra-biblical sources in interpreting Scripture, dinosaurs, and homosexual interpretations of Scripture.Part I (00:14 – 11:07)Parents Need Biblical Counsel, Not Fads: The Rise of Parenting Advice and the Fall of Parenting SenseMillennials might be raising ‘Velcro kids.’ What does that mean and is it a bad thing? by USA Today (Madeline Mitchell)We're Doing Child-Led Parenting by The New Yorker (Susanna Wolff)Part II (11:07 – 17:31)What Do You Think About Charlie Kirk's Thoughts on College? Is College a Scam? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From an 18-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart III (17:31 – 20:12)What is the Proper Way to Use Extra-Biblical Sources in Interpreting Scriptures? How Should We Interpret Genesis? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (20:12 – 24:47)What Do You Make of Dinosaurs as a Young Earth Creationist? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (24:47 – 27:53)How Do I Combat Pro-Homosexual Interpretations of Scripture? — Dr. Mohler Responds to a Letter From a 15-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses President Trump's recent statements about making America fertile again, the scandal of surrogacy, and the problem of unacceptable social media posts for both the Right and the Left.Part I (00:14 – 13:05)Trump Wants to Make America Fertile Again: Having Babies is a Biblical Good, But There is Massive Moral Risk in Assisted Reproductive TechnologiesFact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Actions to Lower Costs and Expand Access to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and High-Quality Fertility Care by The White HousePart II (13:05 – 18:45)The Scandal of Surrogacy: This Problem is Not Just Financial and The Moral Risk Keeps IncreasingSurrogacy Is a Multibillion-Dollar Business. Sometimes the Money Goes Missing. by The Wall Street Journal (Ben Foldy)Part III (18:45 – 23:12)Words Have Consequences: Celebration of Charlie Kirk's Assassination and its ConsequencesFired for Kirk posts, former Emory professor weighs cost of free speech by The Atlanta-Journal Constitution (Thomas Lake)The Oxford Union has always been full of idiots, but this one might sink it by The Telegraph (Rowan Pelling)Part IV (23:12 – 27:03)Unacceptable Social Media Posts are Not Just a Problem on the Left: Those on the Right Are Showing the Problem as WellSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the rapid decline of claimed so-called transgender identity among young Americans, Richard Dawkins' argument against gender theory from nature, and Lawrence Krauss and Richard Dawkins joining the common cause against DEI.Part I (00:14 – 14:05)CHSS Report No. 5 The Decline of Trans and Queer Identity among by Centre for Heterodox Social Science (Eric Kaufmann)Why are fewer young people identifying as trans? by UnHerd (Eric Kaufmann)Part II (14:05 – 18:35)From gravity to gender, scientific truth stands above human feelings and politics by The New York Post (Richard Dawkins)Part III (18:35 – 26:35)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.