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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Nov 27, 2024 • 36min
Native Indigenous Women's Fight to Save Their Languages
All around the world, Indigenous women are fighting to save their language from systemic extinction. We look into a few examples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 26, 2024 • 11min
Fictional Women Around the World: Paikea “Pai” Apirana
The 2002 film Whale Rider was critically acclaimed, in part because of the young Maori heroine Paikea “Pai” Apirana. We delve into the character and why she resonated with so many.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 25, 2024 • 16min
Monday Mini: 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 23, 2024 • 46min
SMNTY Classics: Prey
The hunt is on with the 2022 Predator prequel film Prey. This sci-fi horror movie honed into so much more, from language, skill, gender norms and the dreaded Mary-Sue. Bonus discussion of Coco the chaos dog in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 22, 2024 • 29min
Feminist Movie Friday: Lilo and Stitch
The 2002 animated film Lilo and Stitch was unique in a lot of ways. We dive into themes around family, loneliness and being different.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 21, 2024 • 26min
Happy Hour #145: All or Nothing (SATC S3, Ep.10)
We're back with our Sex and the City watch series! We chat about cheating and big decisions in relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 20, 2024 • 21min
Book Club: The Girl and the Wolf
The children’s picture book The Girl and the Wolf, written by Katherena Vermette and illustrated by Julie Flett, tells the tale of a young girl who gets lost in the woods. With the help of a wolf, she is able to find her own out. We discuss themes of empowerment and respecting nature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 19, 2024 • 11min
Feminists Around the World: Dr. Nadine Caron
Dr. Nadine Caron is the first First Nations woman general surgeon in Canada, amongst other things. We shine a light on her work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 18, 2024 • 15min
Monday Mini: Why Do You Cry When People Ask if You're Okay?
The simple question of how you're doing is not always so simple, and can lead to tears. We look into a few common reasons why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 16, 2024 • 17min
SMNTY Classics: The Benefits of Crying
Why do we cry? Anney and Samantha dig into tear science, the ugly cry and the benefits of a good sob in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
