A feminist lifestyle podcast on a mission to stay curious, build empathy and raise hell. Hosted by Cristen Conger.
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The Unladylike Lounge Podcast is a Globally Ranked Podcast that has seemingly reached overnight success with over 50 Million downloads and 100+ million streams. Jumping from #194 to #7 on the Global Charts within 14 hours, and making it’s way to #2 within a matter of days, and #1 in under 1 year, it seems there is no stopping this raw, untamed, uncensored and for the most part, unedited podcast from dominating the podcast scene and consistently reaching an international audience spanning 70+ ...
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Unladylike University, hosted by Cortesia Oxford, is a podcast that caters to underrepresented women, offering valuable insights on relationships, business, and diverse topics. With a classy hood flare, this podcast aims to empower women and help them navigate the challenges of life. Cortesia Oxford's expertise in these areas makes her the perfect host for this podcast, and her passion for uplifting women shines through in each episode. Whether you're looking to improve your personal relatio ...
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What Does Mexico's First Female President Mean for Feminists?
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How did Nobel Prize-winning scientist Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo become Mexico's first female and first Jewish President? Cristen maps her path into politics, the baggage she brings from her predecessor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (aka AMLO) and what–if any–difference Mexican feminists think this Presidenta will make. . . . This episode's sponsor is W…
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You're Wearing the Wrong Bra Size
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Prepare to burn your old bras and buy a new salad spinner! Custom bra maker, fitter and A Bra That Fits calculator creator Sarah McElvey blows Cristen's mind with everything you never knew you needed to know about bra sizing, bust measuring and what fit actually feels like. Shopping tips and your new favorite laundry hack included. This episode's s…
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Big Breasts: Blessed in the Chest or Burdened by Boobs?
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Why do big breasts get so little support when it comes to bra shopping, clothes shopping, healthcare and wellness? Inspired by The New York Times trend piece on "The Power of a Smaller Breast," Cristen revisits past conversations with two listeners who got breast reductions and share why they made the decision to get that weight off their chest and…
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Poison Is a Woman's Weapon?
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It's a Halloween treat from the Unladies Room Patreon! Cristen gets to the bottom of the lady-poisoner trope, where it came from and how true it really is. Highlights include Lucrezia Borgia, prunes stewed in rat poison, Agatha Christie's pre-murder mystery career, misogynist criminal science and one fatal cheesecake. For more ad-free bonus episode…
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All That Rah Rah With Ra Himself
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Send us a text I sit down with a former...acquaintance...for lack of a better term...to discuss all things spicy. From politics, to pop culture, to our own crossing of paths and private parts...this is a NSFW episode that the easily bashful or offended may want to skip over entirely. Part two coming very soon! Support the show…
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Send us a text Join me in welcoming our latest and greatest co-host, Tanya B of Dragonfly Run Equestrian LLC! We go WAY back, from college math, to booming business women, and now teaming up to bring you laughter, tears, comfort, kinship, and a sense of belonging. Follow our journey through this next chapter of The Unladylike Lounge Podcast, starti…
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Ask Unladylike: Dating Younger Men?
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How much is too much of an age gap in relationships, and do sexist double standards apply? Cristen answers a 31-year-old listener who feels self-conscious about dating a 25-year-old guy. Plus, we take a glance at "new MILF cinema," aka why Nicole Kidman is currently starring in everything. Follow Unladylike on Instagram and TikTok Join the Unladies…
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**UNLADIES' ROOM PATREON TEASER** Why did Casandra "Cassie" Ventura risk everything to come forward about the years of abuse she survived from her former boss and ex-boyfriend, Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, aka P. Diddy, aka Diddy? Cristen break down that, the federal indictment Combs is facing and the culture of silence, violence and (in)famous part…
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Surviving "Mr. Important"
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Send us a text A former local musician full of talent and promise falls victim to the drug epidemic...and I fell victim to him. TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES SUBJECT MATTER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DRUG ABUSE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DRUG OVERDOSE, SUICIDE, ETC. AUDIENCE DISCRETION IS ADVISED Support the show…
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What happens when women's overlooked attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) gets diagnosed? Listeners share the "life-changing" power of finally discovering that it's not you, it's your brain wiring. For a deeper dive on what ADHD is, types of ADHD (hyperactive, inattentive, and combination) and the diagnostic gender gap, listen to the ori…
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The Politicization of Taylor Swift
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When Taylor Swift endorsed Harris/Walz, she cited an “AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run” as her reason for sharing her 2024 presidential voting plan. But this AI is just one instance of the far-right’s misinformation targeting Swift for years–nay, eras. In this Unladylike-Conspiracy, She Wrote bonus, Swiftie sociologist B…
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Did you know doctors used to put "too tall" girls (aka, over 5'7") on estrogen to stunt their growth? They even called it "tall girl therapy." Cristen breaks that old news to standup comedian and tall woman Marcella Arguello, who is constantly getting clocked for her height. Marcella and Cristen question societal around height, gender policing tall…
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Best Of: Can REAL feminists eat cheese?
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Why are most women vegan, and should most feminists be vegan, too? Geographer Catherine Oliver maps out gender politics on our plates and the masculinity of meat. Then, vegan beauty influencer Demi Colleen deconstructs white veganism and decolonizes plant-based diets. Follow Unladylike on Instagram and TikTok Join the Unladies' Room Patreon Listen …
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**UNLADIES' ROOM teaser** What’s all the fuss about “historic” voter gender gaps? Does polling actually point to a “boys versus girls” US presidential election? Cristen sorts through the stats, fact-checks the media framing with a focus on white women, divorced dads and Theo Von bros. To hear the full, ad-free episode, join the Patreon - and THANK …
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Kamala Harris and the Misogynoir Playbook
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How was Kamala Harris first introduced in the press, and what can it contextualize about her path from prosecutor to politician? Cristen digs into the "socialite" slurs, weaponized relationships and misogynoir that marked her first major media coverage and political showdowns—and how she defined her own narrative anyway. Join the Unladies Room Patr…
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Bondage. Trauma, Bondage.
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Send us a text I am joined by Tamara & Amanda, fan favorites from past episodes to discuss trauma bonds--what they are, how they affect us, narcissistic abuse and so much more. If you or someone you know is struggling with a trauma bond or narcissistic abuse, or abuse of any sort for that matter, you are not alone and there is help out there. Reach…
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Best Of: Sorority Rush in the South
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**CONSPIRACY, SHE WROTE episodes 1-3 are out now! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss new episodes every Thursday** Pack your rush bags! It's sorority recruitment season in the South. Elizabeth Bronwyn Boyd takes us beyond the spectacle of #BamaRush into the "competitive femininity" and gender ritual of rush. She also reveals w…
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Roxane Gay Stands Her Ground
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Roxane Gay never envisioned herself as gun owner, until increasing threats forced her to reconsider what it means to be a Black feminist in a country where gun violence is rampant. From the historic role of armed resistance in Black liberation to the modern-day realities of misogynoir and the indifference toward Black women’s safety, Roxane confron…
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Best Of: Manifest Your BEST Life
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Are good vibes the secret to success? Cristen revisits psychologist Dr. Gabrielle Oettingen, author of Rethinking Positive Thinking, who rewrites the "law of attraction" with science and one handy acronym. Keep listening: How to Manifest Your BEST Life (original episode) Ask Unladylike: Happiness vs Toxic Positivity Magical Overthinking Have you he…
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I'm Not Gonna Be Petty, But...
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Send us a text We sit down to discuss the complications and complexities of cheating, ethical nonmonogamy, polyamory, etc. Support the showKirjoittanut The Unladylike Lounge, Tamara Zoerb, Courtney Lewis
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Introducing the debut episode of Cristen's brand new podcast Conspiracy, She Wrote. Where intersectional feminism meet conspiracy theories. Grab your red string and follow along for the unhinged women's history and Illuminati paranoia that set the stage for today's conspiracy-pilled political and pop cultures. Cultural historian Lindsay Porter intr…
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Send us a text Tamara Zoerb joins me to discuss a hidden gem in La Crosse, WIsconsin for anybody struggling with mental health and/or substance use, Recovery Avenue. Recovery Avenue Drop In Center 1806 State Street La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601 608-785-9615 https://www.facebook.com/RaveRecoveryAvenue The Lighthouse (608) 519-1489 https://www.facebook.…
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Send us a text Grimrose drops by the lounge to take the hotseat and leave it all on the table. Giving so much love to his fellow artists and fans, this humble young man truly is genuine artist. You'll never guess his guilty pleasures, and if you do, I will be even more stunned than I was when he spilled the piping hot tea! https://www.facebook.com/…
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Why Olympic Gender Testing Is Women-Only
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From "peek n pokes" to chromosome testing, the Olympics has a questionable history of body policing female athletes. Tested host Rose Eveleth reveals the past, present and future of gender verification policies in elite sports, who they affect and what it has to do with fairness. Highlights include: Caster Semenya's swagger, Cold War paranoia, inte…
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When do we care about women in conflict zones? Feminist activist Lina AbiRafeh has spent decades doing exactly that and witnessing the disproportionate impact of war and terrorism on women firsthand. She takes us to Nepal, Afghanistan, Palestine and back to unpack the realities of gender-based violence, the necessity of moving beyond despair paraly…
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Best Of: Bad Nose, Good Nose
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Inspired an unlady told her big nose needed "fixing", this 2022 gem asks: What happens when refusing a nose job means defying family tradition? Filmmaker Gayle Kirschenbaum shares why her mother endlessly agonized over the bump in her nose. Then, medical historian Sharrona Pearl deconstructs the "Jewish nose" myth, big nose stigma and rhinoplasty's…
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Send us a text Joined by Larry The Alien Guy, we discuss our favorite, least favorite, and most intriguing conspiracy theories. Tune in as we dissect a disappearing plane, aliens among us, JFK's assassination Elvis and more! https://web.archive.org/web/20140525100932/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ok1A1fSzxY Support the show…
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Why is menstruation still so misunderstood? Ask Kate Clancy, the anthropology professor and period scientist who cared enough to study the relationship between COVID vaccination and temporary cycle changes when nobody else was. Cristen talks to Kate about intersectional feminist period science, what "normal" means and Period: The Real Story of Mens…
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**UNLADIES' ROOM teaser** Cristen's calling it. The presidential election in November ain't gonna be Trump v Biden. dun dun dunnnn! To hear the full, ad-free episode, join the Patreon - and THANK YOU!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesKirjoittanut Unladylike Media
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