Woman's Hour Cat Burns, Pakistan's period tax, Mary Earps
Nov 6, 2025
This episode features Cat Burns, a Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter and Celebrity Traitors contestant, sharing insights about her new album, delving into themes of grief and vulnerability. Mahnoor Omer, a young Pakistani lawyer, passionately discusses her groundbreaking legal battle against Pakistan's period tax, aiming to combat period poverty. England goalkeeper Mary Earps reflects on her illustrious career, her autobiography, and her decision to retire, emphasizing mental health support and the importance of paving the way for future generations.
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Playing The Game In A Castle
- Cat Burns described the Traitors experience as a fun “massive murder mystery” played with other adults in a castle.
- She enjoyed getting to know cast members she didn’t previously know and loved the game's premise.
Album As A Grief Journal
- Cat Burns named her album How To Be Human to reflect grieving and neurodivergent experience.
- She frames the record as a real-time documentation of processing grief and heartbreak through her lens.
Validate Yourself With Diagnosis
- Cat Burns said getting diagnosed validated her and allowed practical adjustments for life.
- She encouraged using diagnosis to understand behaviours rather than self-blame.
