Stuff Mom Never Told You

Yaa Asantewaa has a storied history of leadership and fighting for her beliefs. Yves sheds light on her life and accomplishments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent experiences with the healthcare industry have Anney and Samantha discussing some of the odder things that came up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this classic, Bridget Todd shines a light on the Lenna image, an image that became foundational to the internet and has an enduring legacy. The story of how this image became so widespread without the consent or fair compensation of the model in question highlights problematic attitudes around women in tech spaces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of Pride month, we highlight more LGBTQ+ organizations doing important work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a lot of talk about what has been labeled the Male Loneliness Epidemic. But what is it? Are there gendered differences in loneliness?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After somewhat of a second public coming out, Anney offers some basics about asexuality, and discusses some of the biggest misconceptions around it in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it came out in 1996, Cheryl Dunye's film The Watermelon Woman was a first in many ways, and stirred up controversy and conversation. We talk intersecting identities, complex relationships, preserving history, and coming into yourself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does activism look like for an introvert? Samantha digs into it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month's book club pick is friend of the show Margaret Killjoy's high fantasy novel The Sapling Cage. The story follows trans teenage witch Lorel through a world turned against witches and on the brink of war as she tries to untangle a deadly plot all while navigating questions around where she belongs. It's a coming-of-age story about identity, choices, life and death, friendships and relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The animated show Steven Universe is a story of acceptance, growth and love. It was also very, very queer. Peridot's journey from antagonist to anti-hero showcased the power of friendship and opening yourself up to learning and change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.