Anger is the one emotion that women aren’t allowed to express. Meanwhile, everything is making us furious. This podcast is about getting women's anger (and any other emotion, frankly!) into everyday conversation, and lifting the lid on what we’re all feeling. Each week, psychotherapist Jennifer Cox and actress and writer Salima Saxton invite a brilliant woman to talk about what makes them mad. Salima and Jen believe when it comes to anger, ‘better out than in’. Instead of repressing, we shou ...
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S5 E2 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen
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Your fave agony pals are back. And today, they're scaling the rigging and frantically bailing. Coz this ship is going down! Or is it? Today, we look into the causes of anxiety, and try to see it a little differently. We also set YOU, dear listener, a September challenge... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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S5 E1 Laura Smyth keeps it ALL real.
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Laura Smyth is scaling the heights. Whether you've seen her on Jonathan Ross or Baby Reindeer, you'll definitely have seen her. And you'll definitely be seeing much more of her. Of that, we have no doubt. Today, Laura talks us through her thoughts on virtue signalling, class complexity and nerves manifesting as rage. Laura pushes the envelope and w…
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S4 E17 Dear WAM with Salima and Jen
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We've had so many requests to carry on the agony aunt specials post-summer, that we're going to! This one is about friendship. And more specifically, the end of a friendship. If you've ever felt the anguished heartbreak of the end of a close platonic relationship, this one's for you... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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S4 E16 Anna Motz: In the shadowlands of female violence.
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Anna Motz is the internationally-acclaimed therapist they make movies about. For thirty years, she's treated violent women in prisons from London to New York, bringing us her wisdom through her clear-sighted and compassionate writing. Anna's high profile case studies include Baby P, Victoria Climbie and Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, and remind us of the tr…
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S4 E15 SUMMER SPECIAL : Dear WAM with Salima and Jen
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The winter gets a bad rap. But here at WAM, we know what's what. We know the cruel kick the summer can deliver. It's long, it's lonely, it's emotionally fraught. While we're all allegedly having such a damn good time. Today, we extend a helping hand 'cross the wildfires of the season, and bring you another special ep to ease the load. WAM hunkers d…
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S4 E14 Laura Dockrill shows us how to see.
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Laura Dockrill could just be our favourite human ever. Her humanity, intelligence and wisdom shine through in her children's books, but we also love what happens when Laura offers this up to adults. From her performance poetry, to What Have I Done? (which explores Laura's own experience of postpartum psychosis) to her latest book I Love You I Love …
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S4 E13 SUMMER SPECIAL : Dear WAM with Salima and Jen TRIGGER WARNING
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Hop aboard for another WAM Agony Aunt Special! Trigger warning : FEELINGS will be discussed... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Kirjoittanut Women Are Mad
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S4 E12 Laila Rouass on celebrity, values and domestic dynamics.
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From Footballers Wives to Walford, Laila Rouass is a stalwart of British screens. We ask how she navigates emotion behind the tabloids flashbulb, and get the lowdown on steering a family through the minefield of celebrity. Rouass is warm and witty and beautiful on the inside. As well as on the outside. Which, never fear, we do interrogate! Hosted o…
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S4 E11 SUMMER SPECIAL: Dear WAM with Salima and Jen
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As promised, we've finally got the WAM Agony Aunt service off the ground. Kicking off with a listener's dilemma: namely, constantly comparing herself to others. Tune in if this feels familiar. Or even if it doesn't. Maybe you'll just feel smug and very evolved. Either way, it's win-win! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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S4 E10 Viv Groskop on confidence, cold soup and creativity-crushing capitalism.
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We were so excited to talk to Viv Groskop. To chat with Viv is to speak to an oracle of wit and wisdom. From her writing to her stand up; to her own podcasting prowess, this is the woman whose six books have taught us everything from sitting happily in high status to coming of age in the former USSR. This conversation absolutely delivers on everyth…
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S4 E9 Nell Hudson on sexual staring, grey areas and feeling her power.
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Nell Hudson: actor, writer, jazz singer, feminist. You've loved watching her in Outlander, Victoria and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. You've loved listening to her at Ronnie Scott's and on tour with Jools Holland. You've adored her writing in Just For Today. Now you can enjoy her mini seminar on what makes her furious. Nell is truly the voice of her gen…
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S4 E8 Jameela Jamil on cancel culture, the beauty standard and (never) dumbing down.
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Jameela Jamil is goddess category, and laughs at us for saying so. This denial of her charm is precisely what we mean. Her refusal to be perfect, and fearlessness about owning that, is what we love her for the most. From her star turns in The Good Place to She-Hulk, to her feminist activism and powerful work with I Weigh, we applaud her. She's some…
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S4 E7 DJ Paulette breaks the silence on misogyny and racism in the music industry.
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DJ Paulette is a legend of the UK's dance music scene. She's one of the nation's first black female DJs, revered for her unmatched charisma behind the decks. Her memoir, Welcome To The Club, launched earlier this year, and lifts the lid on the misogyny and racism of the music industry, whilst honouring the frequently unseen women ensuring the turnt…
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S4 E6 BONUS EPISODE: NUDITY WARNING Salima and Jen chat anger on the eve of Jen's book launch. NUDITY WARNING
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Does any of the following ring true: You could have been PM, if you didn't have to sort out so many nits and asthmas inhalers. You need your female friends possibly more than you need your own lungs. Guilt is much more available to you than anger. Without your sense of humour, you'd be dead. If so, listen up! PS If naked men suddenly walking into y…
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S4 E5 Kathy Lette on women as wonderbras, the power of revenge, and words as weapons.
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Kathy Lette IS a superpower. Not only has she penned 20 novels, she's got thee honorary doctorates and has a cocktail named after her. In this episode, she stuns us with her brilliance, wit, expansive mind and love of other women. She talks being mansplained, condescended to, and bucking expectations. Kathy's latest novel, The Revenge Club, is desc…
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S4 E4 Carole Radziwill on dynasty, tragedy and Real Housewives of New York
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Do you adore RHONY? And do you adore Carole Radziwill? Then you'd better get yourselves here. It's such a thrill to have Carole with us, and she doesn't disappoint. She talks being part of an aristocratic dynasty, how she navigated the greatest tragedy of her life, and the tear-down of women by the patriarchy. This ep of WAM lifts the lid on life b…
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S4 E3 Nina Stibbe on defending your kids, under-the-radar rage and shunning Big Days
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We are like two kids in a sweet shop today. Nina Stibbe has been our long-time girl crush, and this is our TayTay moment. Nina's new book, Went To London, Took The Dog: The Diary of a 60-Year-Old Runaway is out in paperback this week, and we urge you all to get ye to a copy ASAP. Nina brings her special blend of wit and warmth to this convo, which …
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S4 E2 Jennifer Esposito on apologising, Hollywood and Women of the Mafia
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Today, we talk to the powerhouse that is Jennifer Esposito. Actor, writer, producer and director of the summer's most-talked about cinematic debut Fresh Kills, Esposito is an unstoppable force. And we want more more more. In this episode, we talk women's compulsive need to apologise, and what that does to us and our self-worth. Esposito discusses w…
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S4 E1 Poorna Bell on wrestling, real friendship and race
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Poorna Bell is a gladiator. In her real life, and also in the way she courageously handles her most painful and confronting emotions. In this conversation, we explore Poorna's experience of her own rage, from the smallest transgressions related to parking spaces and the crush to exit planes, to the heartbreaking anguish of losing her partner to add…
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S3 E13 Philippa Perry on admin, automobiles and the authority gap
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What makes psychotherapist and writer Philippa Perry really mad? Online admin, self-service check outs and you'd better not call her 'feisty'. With a unique blend of acerbic wit and radical empathy, Philippa brings fascinating insight to the many different ways the patriarchy messes with our sanity. From men telling us we're not feeling what we're …
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S3 E11 Emma Gannon on 'feeling her edges' and why she loves crying
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Emma Gannon is a prodigy. From her Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction titles The Success Myth and Multi-Hyphen Method to her award-winning podcast CtrlAltDelete, she easily secured her Forbes' 30 under 30 ranking. Emma's new book 'A Year of Nothing' gives a moving account of why she had no choice but to switch off, go underground, and find joy an…
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S3 E10 Cally Beaton on sitting with difficult emotions and being underestimated
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It was while working for Comedy Central that Cally Beaton had a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers, then 81. Rivers inspired her to ditch the high-powered job as a TV exec and follow her dream. So it was that as a 45 year old single parent, Cally first took to the stage, quickly cementing her position as one of the most exciting a…
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S3 E9 Clover Stroud on the frustrations of feeling invisible
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Clover Stroud is all about big landscapes and big feelings. Through her writing, she consistently and poignantly captures the smallness and largeness of life - from The Wild Other to this year's The Giant On The Skyline. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss everything from pulling dirty clothes from under beds to how we live alongside tragedy…
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S3 E8 Stacey Heale: A special episode on death and life.
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Stacey Heale knows emotion. She has an exquisite gift for pinning down that visceral, liminal experience which exists between the physical and the psychological. Her book 'Now is Not The Time For Flowers' hauntingly documents the death of her musician husband Greg Gilbert so powerfully that it will alter how you look at life. Our conversation with …
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S3 E7 Jess Phillips MP on anger as a love language, relishing a row & the horrors of the dishwasher drawer.
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To date, only a third of UK MPs are female and only one reads the names of murdered women annually in parliament. Despite rates of domestic abuse more than doubling since 2016. She's spoken up for abortion rights, she's spoken up for sex workers. She's spoken against having an international men's day. Women, this woman has your back. This episode, …
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S3 E6 Deborah Joseph on challenging beauty stereotypes & channelling rage in her forties
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Deborah Joseph is a leader among women. She is a champion of diversity in the beauty industry and has brought body positivity into the limelight. She fights for equal pay and better work-life balance, she's appalled by everyday sexism, and she refuses to stay in the box which society has tried to carve out for her. We are thrilled to bring you such…
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S3 E5 Claire Cohen on the truth about female friendship & why it's ok to get cross with our friends
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Claire Cohen is one of the foremost voices of this generation on the female experience. She writes on everything from friendship to our physical suffering. Her book BFF: The Truth About Female Friendships explores the reality of maintaining and even sometimes ending friendships, interviewing the likes of Emma Barnett and Pandora Sykes, to form a ma…
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S3 E4 Heidi Clements on increasing the visibility of women over 50 and confronting conflicts head on
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Pro-ageing storyteller and Hollywood screenwriter Heidi Clements is an oracle of wisdom and honesty. She uses social media to dispense her incredible learnings on life and love whilst getting dressed in fashion-forward accoutrements. There's something powerful about this intimate act; the creation of a safe, shared, feminine space. She has so much …
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S3 E3 Kelechi Okafor on femme-hating legislation and racism in publishing
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Join us for a vibrant discussion about justice and womanhood with woman of the hour Kelechi Okafor. Kelechi Okafor is an actor, writer and social commentator. Her book Edge of Here explores with limitless scope the experience of contemporary Black womanhood. Whilst her children's book Strong Like Me encourages children to celebrate all forms of str…
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S3 E2 Jessica Knappett on passive aggression from people (and furniture!) and the challenges of having it all
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Jessica Knappett is a comedian, actress and writer, who’s wowed us in some of the best British comedy of this century, from Avoidance to Taskmaster to the Inbetweeners movie to her own long-running sitcom Drifters. In this episode the extremely talented Jessica Knappett talks about having it all (or not) and passive aggression from people and furni…
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S3 E1 Bryony Gordon talks everything from running with boobs to bullying
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The memoirist Bryony Gordon is unparalleled in using her talent to bring the raw honesty of her experiences to other women. Generosity and a desire to help others shines through and defines her copious achievements. In this episode, Bryony talks everything from running with boobs to bullying. Bryony's new book, Mad Woman is the hotly anticipated fo…
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S2, Ep14 Stacey Duguid, Author of 'In Pursuit of Happiness' and award-winning columnist
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Stacey Duguid speaks her mind. And we love it. She’s a wise and welcome voice in the notoriously fickle world of fashion. Here, she shares her feelings on everything from parenting to Instagram oversteps. In 2004, Stacey joined British ELLE as Fashion Editor and during this time, she wrote the award-winning column, Mademoiselle, Confessions of an E…
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S2, Ep13 Alison Spittle, Comedy Writer and Comedian
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Alison Spittle is has an eye for the absurd. From her stand-up to her TV work to her play-writing, Alison offers a new angle. Much of her anger focuses on injustice, and she talks to us about the misogyny and harassment she’s faced within her industry. As well as what she’s done about it. Voted one of British Comedy Guide’s best reviewed artists of…
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S2, Ep12 Rebecca Reid, Author of The Power of Rude
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Rebecca Reid's journalistic truth-telling and infamous debates with Piers Morgan are the stuff of legend. Her book, The Power of Rude, is a WAM must-read. When journalist Rebecca Reid sushed a man who was speaking over her on Good Morning Britain the tabloids labelled her as ‘Rude Rebecca’. Tarred with this label, she got to wondering if the fear o…
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S2, Ep11 Hatty Ashdown, Comedian, Writer, Host of Funny Mummies Podcast
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Hatty Ashdown is infectiously funny. Her talent finds its home in her many sitcoms and live performances. It also lodges itself firmly into the brilliant Funny Mummies podcast. And, it turns out, the Women Are Mad podcast. Hatty shares her thoughts on how to be a good ally to those who are grieving and how a recent 'life event' is impacting her ang…
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S2, Ep10 Shappi Khorsandi; Comedian and Author of Scatter Brain
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British comedian and author Shaparak Khorsandi has a rare talent for bringing the unlikely together in a seamless and poignant way. In this episode, she deftly uses the skill to steer us through the reality of romance, and what repressing her rage has meant for her life and career. A must-listen. Trigger warning: sexual assault Hosted on Acast. See…
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S2, Ep9 Sara Barron; Comedian and Writer
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Sara is a breath of fresh air. Punchiness and straight talk are hallmarks of her critically-acclaimed comedy, which you'll recognise from her regular TV appearances and sell-out live shows. She absolutely embraced the spirit of Women Are Mad, and didn't hold back on giving us the controversial lowdown. We mulled over why she's conflict averse with …
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S2, Ep8 Donna Ashworth, Poet and Sunday Times Bestselling Writer
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If school successfully killed your love of poetry, Donna Ashworth is the woman to resurrect it. Donna's ability to absolutely capture the joy and pain of daily life has in turn captured the nation's hearts, as evidenced by her bestselling anthologies. Here, Donna talks us through what makes her mad, from family role-casting to women tearing each ot…
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S2, Ep7 Sangeeta Pillai, Creator of Award Wining Feminist Platform Soul Sutras
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Sangeeta Pillai is an award-winning activist, writer and creator of Soul Sutras, but above all else, she is a woman's woman. From choosing to not have children to struggling with self-doubt, our conversation with Sangeeta explores how women's hatred of our own voices can be fundamental to holding us back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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S2, Ep6 Sophie Heawood, Writer, Journalist and Author of 'The Hungover Games'
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Sophie Heawood is a journalist and writer, and author of The Hungover Games. We talk everything from single parenthood to women's martyrdom. By the end of the conversation, we wanted Sophie as our best friend. We suspect you will too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Kirjoittanut Women Are Mad
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S2, Ep5 Minna Dubin, Author of Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood
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Minna Dubin is the author of bestselling Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood. We discuss how Minna’s candid exploration of her own anger during the pandemic resonated with women across the globe. Along the way we dig into the importance of female friendship and how men get scared when we express the full spectrum of our emotions. Rec…
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S2, Ep4 Gail Porter, Nineties Icon, TV Presenter and Mental Health Campaigner
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Our guest this week personifies both resilience and kindness. Through her own struggles, she offers hope to others. From her ambassadorship of mental health and homelessness charities, to her newly forged comedy career, this woman never stops giving. Gail Porter’s anger is directed mostly towards social injustice, and she targets little of it towar…
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S2, Ep3 Soraya Chemaly; award-winning writer and activist; and author of 'Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger'
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Soraya Chemaly is the feminist voice of our time. Her extraordinary capacity to see the whole picture with unrivalled clarity serves as an inspiration to us all. Soraya's authenticity and bravery are beacons of light in a turbulent global situation, and her book Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger, is our bible at WAM HQ. This conversation…
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S2, Ep2 Dr. Louise Newson, Menopause Expert & Women's Health Campaigner
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This episode is a Women's Health Special. Our guest has brought the menopause into public conversation. Now, she's bringing it to ours. Her tireless work and dedication to women's health is awe-inspiring. But this wouldn't be Women Are Mad without asking Dr Louise Newson what makes HER angry. From medical gaslighting, to the shutdown she faces with…
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S2, Ep1 Helen Serafinowicz, Co-Creator & Co-Writer of BAFTA-winning Motherland
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Do you love Motherland? Then you're going to love our convo with show writer Helen Serafinowicz! Helen shares what makes her mad, from ghosts to kitchen extensions to the sound of people eating. To the realities of campaigning to amend abortion laws. Helen is wry, sharp and, much like her hit TV show, highly relatable. Recorded on 25th September 20…
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Dawn Laguens, executive vice president and chief global strategy innovation officer for Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA).
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Having Dawn guest on our podcast is a dream come true. No one is fighting the fight for women globally with more passion and dedication. Dawn leads us into battle joyfully, inviting us all to ditch talk of cajones, and instead celebrate our Big Ovaries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
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Margaret Cabourn-Smith, British comedy actress and podcaster
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Margaret Cabourn-Smith is making waves in the podcast world with her exploration of love in the warm and witty Crushed. It was a delight to welcome Margaret, a talented performer in her own right, onto the show this week. And to invite her to explore some of her darker feelings... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast…
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Miranda Sawyer, British Journalist.
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Miranda Sawyer should definitely be Prime Minister. She is erudite to her core, and her thoughts flow with astonishing ease and agility. Miranda's ideas are razor-sharp, and absolutely nail the absurdity of the version of life we're all scraping ourselves through at this point. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. S…
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Anniki Somerville, British Author and Journalist.
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Anniki's stories speak to scores of women daily. From her hilariously spot-on Instagram reels detailing the realities of menopausal mothering, to her bittersweet written work, Anniki recognises and reflects our needs. In this episode, we cover everything from being the breadwinner to throwing socks out of the window. Not to be missed. See omnystudi…
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Wendy Chin-Tanner, Chinese-American Author and Poet
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Though Wendy's analytical mind enabled her to transcend her circumstances as a young woman, sustaining her creativity as an artist requires her to delve into her unconscious. Raised in Brooklyn in a chaotic family and educated at Cambridge, Wendy reckons with internal conflict in a variety of ways. Here, she talks us through the role of race, class…
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