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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Jul 14, 2025 • 14min
Monday Mini: The Messy World of Weight Loss Advertising
For a variety of reasons, there has been an absolute avalanche of ads for weight loss focused GLP-1s. However, a lot of them are not vetted and make a lot of unsubstantiated claims. We shine a light on what's going on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 12, 2025 • 22min
SMNTY Classics: Gynecology and Gender
Going to the gynecologist can be a vulnerable experience, and can really hinge on the gynecologist. We talk about some gendered differences and preferences when it comes to going to the gynecologist in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 11, 2025 • 39min
The Curse of Cassandra
In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a woman gifted, and then cursed, with foresight. Despite warning everyone about the tragedies to come, she was ignored. Modernly, this story still resonates. We talk about the history, the Cassandra complex, modern day Cassandras, and why it has such staying power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 10, 2025 • 12min
Happy Hour #176: Accepting Help
Asking for help is one thing. What about accepting it? Where is the line when it comes to asking too much?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 9, 2025 • 50min
SMNTY Interviews: Hillary McBride
Registered psychologist, writer, researcher and podcast host Dr. Hillary McBride has done so much work and research in the field of therapy and how people work in general. We chat about vicarious healing, psychedelics in a therapeutic setting and the power of sharing stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 8, 2025 • 12min
Feminists Around the World: Christine Kandie
Today we're highlighting the work of indigenous and disability activist Christine Kandie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 7, 2025 • 15min
Monday Mini: Anti-Trans Laws in the State of Georgia
Several laws just went into effect in Georgia, including the anti-trans Riley Gaines Act. We go over what it entails, and the future implications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 5, 2025 • 30min
SMNTY Classics: Dr. TikTok
More and more people are learning about mental health - and maybe self-diagnosing - on TikTok. We dig into the good and the bad of that in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 4, 2025 • 38min
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 3 (Chapter 4)
Tilda confronts someone from her past who places his faith in her, and gives her the tools to save her son.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 3, 2025 • 19min
Happy Hour #175: Gardening and Health
Samantha has started a garden. She delves into the benefits and rewards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
