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 21, 2025 • 16min
Fictional Women Around the World: Maria Rodriguez
How do we get to Sesame Street? Friendly neighbor Maria Rodriguez for years showed kindness and compassion on the beloved children's show, and left a lasting legacy for representation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 20, 2025 • 19min
Monday Mini: Anticipatory Grief
Anticipatory grief is something we all experience, but what is it exactly? Anney and Samantha shine a lot on this frequently experienced but little-discussed emotional state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 18, 2025 • 41min
SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Sets Some Boundaries
What are healthy boundaries and how do we set them? How does boundary-setting look for women and other marginalized communities? In this classic, we dig into the research of boundaries in all aspects of our lives, why they can be hard to maintain, tips for setting them, and the importance of respecting them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 17, 2025 • 49min
Female Firsts: Ynes Mexica
Ynes Mexica lived a life full of adventure and full of turning points. Yves joins us to share the story of the pioneering botanist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 16, 2025 • 17min
Happy Hour #153: Let it Snow
After much anticipation, it did actually snow for Anney and Samantha (gasp)! We share our thoughts and experiences for our SMNTY snow day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 15, 2025 • 25min
SMNTY Classics: Dungeons And Dragons And Women
Two podcasters meet in a tavern...what the heck is Dungeons & Dragons anyway, and what is it like for women? In this classic, Samantha has questions and Anney has answers. Roll for initiative!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 14, 2025 • 24min
Feminists Around the World: It's Us (Again)!, Part 2
Anney and Samantha discuss hopes for the future and take a very serious quiz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 13, 2025 • 60min
Women and the Apocalypse
The apocalypse has captivated our collective minds for a long time. And usually, women play one of a handful of usually gendered roles. We look for the light in apocalyptic scenarios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 11, 2025 • 20min
SMNTY Classics: You Can Be Happy, Cinnamon Roll!
Let yourself be happy!! Anney and Samantha reflect on getting in the way of our own happiness, the guilt and complicated nature of being happy, tragedy and cinnamon rolls. Just another classic SMNTY happy hour!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 11, 2025 • 24min
The Feminist History of Monopoly
Monopoly is one of the biggest games ever, a cutthroat competition of capitalism often inspiring family rules and bans. But the history of its originator, and its feminist creator, has long been buried. SMNTY passes go and delves into The Landlord's Game, created by feminist Lizzie Magie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
