

The Whisper Network
Antica Productions
On The Whisper Network, co-hosts Emily Hampshire and Katie Boland speak out loud about the things that women often feel they can only whisper about. Through frank conversations, full of humor and vulnerability, Emily and Katie explore the pressures, pleasures and perplexities of life as a woman: mental health, physical health, sexual health, and more. It’s like an intimate group chat with your friends, where nothing is too personal or embarrassing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 37min
Season Wrap: It’s not all in your head
Just like that, Season One of The Whisper Network has come to an end. On this final episode, hosts Katie Boland and Emily Hampshire take a trip down memory lane to their very first day in studio, and relive some of the most memorable moments from their frank - and often very funny - conversations this season. From misogyny in medicine to aging to orgasms, there was little left to the imagination as Katie and Emily talked openly about very personal subjects for the first time and - spoiler alert - Emily is finally able to say THAT word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 2025 • 41min
Jenna Lyons on the power of a pivot
Our final guest of Season 1 is the incredible Jenna Lyons, former J Crew boss who was once known as the woman “who dressed America”. Now in her mid-50s, the entrepreneur and RHONY star says everything from her career to sex and relationships just keep getting better. She talks to Katie and Emily about the power of perspective and why she feels like getting older is a gift. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 2025 • 27min
Dulcé Sloan on being “a whole person with half a life”
Have you ever felt like dating is like looking for a unicorn in an Office Depot? Writer, Emmy winner and stand up comic Dulcé Sloan can relate. On this episode, Dulcé sits down with Emily and Katie to talk about dating after 40, freezing her eggs, and finally trying to “sit still for a minute”. Show Notes: Dulcé Sloan Horizon Tour 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 2025 • 29min
Ask Us Anything!
Emily and Katie are back together in studio for the first time in weeks to catch up and answer your questions about everything from weddings to guilty pleasures to near death experience and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 2025 • 30min
Reclaiming “Unwellness” with Dr. Elinor Cleghorn
Author and historian Elinor Cleghorn discusses the surprising, horrifying and sometimes absurd history of trying to seek medical care while female. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 2025 • 45min
Caterina Scorsone shares the wisdom she earned after surviving the sexism of the 90s
Emily reconnects with her old friend, Grey’s Anatomy star Caterina Scorsone for a powerful conversation about knowing your worth, unlearning patriarchal values, and navigating the film industry as young actors in the 1990s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2025 • 22min
Checking in with Emily and Katie
We’re a few episodes into our first season, and Katie and Emily have interviewed some pretty amazing guests so far. But they’ve never interviewed …. each other. Join them as they reflect on work, friendship, and what they’ve learned so far from making this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 2025 • 35min
Debunking birth control misinformation with Mama Doctor Jones
The invention of the birth control pill was one of the most important contributions to the liberation and equality of women … so why is there so much hate and misinformation about it online? Dr. Danielle Jones (aka YouTube star Mama Doctor Jones) joins us for a frank, funny and informative discussion about the highs and lows of the birth control pill, and how to spot the red flags of misinformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mar 14, 2025 • 39min
“The absolute worst part of my life”: Living with PMDD
Jennifer Gordon, a Canada Research Chair focused on women’s mental health, joins the conversation on PMDD, a debilitating condition affecting many. She shares groundbreaking insights about its emotional toll and the historical context of PMDD research. The hosts candidly discuss their struggles with mood swings and search for effective treatments, including unconventional remedies like antihistamines. They emphasize the importance of awareness in tackling the stigma surrounding women's mental health and the urgent need for better medical support.

Mar 7, 2025 • 54min
Resisting the fear-based algorithm with Dr. Jen Gunter
“Warrior Gynecologist" Dr. Jennifer Gunter, author of The Vagina Bible, The Menopause Manifesto and Blood is here to call out medical misogyny, set the record straight on viral misinformation, and tell you how to advocate for yourself when you visit the doctor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.