Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.
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Jan 17, 2026 • 1h 13min
SMNTY Classics: Michele Norris
Award-winning journalist, story collector and teller Michele Norris joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on women, race and identity - and how we often learn about it and see it play out in the kitchen. We chat about the podcast Your Mama's Kitchen, The Race Card Project and the power of curiosity in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 16, 2026 • 33min
Female Firsts: Chiquinha Gonzaga
Brazilian composer, conductor, teacher and performer Chiquinha Gonzaga crafted many works and left a legacy. Yves delves into her history and accomplishments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 15, 2026 • 19min
Happy Hour #203: SMNTY Wants to Dance With Somebody
Not only is dancing fun, but it has numerous health benefits. Anney and Samantha break down some of the reasons why you should bust a move.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 15, 2026 • 1h
How Grok is Hurting Women and Children
X's AI chatbot Grok has recently been involved in some high profile cases of generating damaging and disturbing images of young girls and women. However, this is not new, but part of a pattern across several tech platforms and is rooted in societal issues. Bridget Todd breaks it down for us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 13, 2026 • 10min
Activists Around the World: Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
Today we highlight the works of Ugandan veterinarian and gorilla conservation Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 12, 2026 • 17min
Monday Mini: Internalized Homophobia
What is internalized homophobia and how can it manifest? Anney and Samantha shine some light on the issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 10, 2026 • 16min
SMNTY Classics: Why Do You Cry When People Ask if You're Okay?
The question 'Are you okay?' can unleash unexpected tears. Discover how personal experiences, like election fallout, heighten emotional responses. Explore why honesty can reopen old wounds and the fear of losing control when crying. Kind acts can validate strong feelings, making it easier to express emotions. Delve into the world of highly sensitive people and their heightened reactions. The conversation also covers practical steps for checking intent before opening up and the importance of support networks in coping with feelings.
Jan 9, 2026 • 55min
An Update on Podcasting
Recent studies confirm that while podcast is a continually growing medium, it still isn't very inclusive in terms of hosts and guests. Anney and Samantha talk about their own experiences and dig into the data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 8, 2026 • 25min
Happy Hour #202: Crashing Out and Checking In
With the arrival of 2026, Anney and Samantha chat about how their holidays went, and the new year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 7, 2026 • 20min
SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Picks Up a Hobby
In times of stress, many people turn to hobbies. Science shows there are reasons (and benefits) to this, but turns out, women don't have as much time for them. Not only that, our hobbies are often questioned, in one way or another. We look into why and share our own hobbies in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
