Jen's caught up with book press for the US drop, so we're thrilled to bring you Heidi Clements as honorary Agony Aunt.And the question is... Do you feel like everyone hates you?Tune in for some brilliantly bold responses from our awesomely punk pal.Join Club WAM at www.patreon/womenaremad Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our guest today is an inspiration. Pure and simple.She's an author, podcast host, speaker and long-term cancer thriver, and you know her as Limitless Em.Today, we celebrate the unstoppable hope who is Emma Campbell. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What can women do about the 40% of us living with abortion restriction?We can talk about it. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cherry Healey: women's health advocate, BBC documentary maker and ambassador for the Eve Appeal. Above all, a woman's woman.Here, Cherry talks women's safety, and the need for periods to have a PR overhaul. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As a seasonal treat, we're spoiling you with a SPECIAL.Today, we've coaxed friend-of-the-pod Ms Miranda Sawyer back in, to talk that most heady of feelings: NOSTALGIA - just in time to celebrate the publication of her fabulous new book, Uncommon People. If you had a pulse in the 90s, the Britpop era will be etched into your DNA. Don your bucket hat, pop on some wellies and wade in!Join Club WAM at patreon.com/womenaremad for ad-free listening and MORE. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Holly Matthews is THE confidence guru of our time.Today, she talks to us about her own journey with self-belief, and the challenges she's faced at a personal level to find her way to it.Holly's warmth, wisdom and wit have absolutely stolen our hearts, and we're so happy to share her with you today.Her book, Find Your Confidence: The No-Nonsense Guide to Self-Belief is available NOW!Join Club WAM at patreon.com/womenaremad for ad-free listening and more... Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, we talk about unlikeable husbands and superpowers.It's one wild ride...Join Club WAM on Patreon for ad-free listening, early ep drops and more!patreon.com/womenaremad Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jayde Adams is REAL, in all of the ways we celebrate and strive for. From her incredible stand-up to her role in BAFTA-winning Alma's Not Normal, her career reflects her authenticity. And we never use that word lightly.Alma's Not Normal is OUT NOW on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, we think through the dilemma of defending your kids vs. being a 'good' feminist.Buckle up.Join us at Club WAM on patreon.com/womenaremad for ad-free listening, early ep drops and more! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Daisy Buchanan is a precious flower. She's disarmingly authentic and real, and wears her generous heart on her beautifully stylish sleeve.She's also an incredibly talented writer.Today, we see just how much her contact with her feelings really helps shape her craft, and how she weaves experiences of pain and joy so skilfully into her work. Her new novel, Pity Party, is out NOW. And you're very much invited.Join us on Patreon for ad-free listening, early episode drops and more... www.patreon.com/womenaremad Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're even more excited than usual, because this week we're joined by our great pal, award-winning journalist and podcaster, Emma Guns (AKA Emma Gunavardhana).As a journalist, Emma has interviewed everyone who's anyone, from Britney to Bette Midler. And today, she's turning her super sleuth skills to help solve YOUR dilemma. Tune in, as we riddle out the unexpected impact of going sober... Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Angela Scanlon is pure magic. Both on screen and IRL. You'll have seen her multiple star turns. But here's where you can find out what makes Angela tick. We are captivated. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'My answer machine must be broken...'It's another love one, ladies...Are you sitting by the phone (or the Snap/DM's/Whatsapp?)STOP!And listen to what the Aunties have to say... Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our favourite poet and author Hollie McNish joins us today to talk about how hard she finds it to express her anger IRL, whilst realising that many of her poems are in fact inspired by anger.Today, we discuss everything from the realities of renting, to class and race prejudice.Hollie is currently touring, and we urge you to go see her live if you can. This woman really is the voice of the nation. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Forbidden LoveEver been in love with someone you shouldn't?Considering embarking on an illicit affair?Uh-oh, the romance-killers have galloped into town. Don't tune in, if you enjoy deluding yourself you're in some kind of Ephron/Curtis double-bill.As far as Jen's concerned, love is 9 parts projection, 1 part oxytocin. Salima isn't quite as brutal. But her obsession with Married At First Sight gives her a unique angle on schmaltz.Hop on, WAMers. We're here for life's every quibble.Join Club WAM for ad-free listening and MORE! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our guest today is absolutely WAM's kind of woman. She thinks deeply and generously about feminism, fashion and friendship. From her first book, 'What Would The Spice Girls Do', to her latest page-turner, 'Probably Nothing', she's an oracle and an inspiration. Bravo to the brilliant Lauren Bravo!Join Club WAM on patreon/womenaremad for ad-free listening and benefits galore! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are you being driven nuts by WhatsApp?What does this mean?And what does a group mean, anyway? Do humans like them?All this... You know the drill.PLUS join Club WAM for ad-free listening and benefits galore!patreon/womenaremad Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lisa Moorish knows music. Since she was 16, she's lived and breathed the London music scene, and says now she can't imagine doing anything else. But she's never sold her story, and leaves us tantalised and ever-intrigued.Today, she shares her feelings on everything from the patriarchy to possession.Join Club WAM for member benefits including ad-free listening, discounts on sisterhood circles and choosing our next Substack topic.patreon.com/womenaremad Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Women. This one is gonna make you wanna throw some stuff. It just is.Not all men.But. Always Men.patreon.com/WomenAreMad Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marianne Power breaks and mends our hearts in equally beautiful measure. She's vulnerable, she's generous, she's deeply thoughtful.Here, Marianne explains how her terror of being a bad person translated into physical illness, and how she's trying her hardest (with the help of Gabor Mate) to shake off those shackles.Her new book, Love Me, absolutely captures everything WE love about Marianne. It's going to be a huge hit, and you need to be a part of that story.patreon.com/WomenAreMad Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.