Stuff Mom Never Told You

Samantha opens up about her feelings as an adoptee while the conversation around abortion and adoption rages on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women have long been leaders in the disability rights movement, and were the driving force in getting the Americans with Disabilities Act passed. We spotlight some of the notable women that made the ADA happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we celebrate advocate for women and disability rights and environmental activist Neema Namadamu, her work, and how her mother inspired her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello there. Now that the series Obi-Wan Kenobi has wrapped, we talk about toxic fandom and women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions of people are dealing with invisible illness, possibly not even knowing it. Guest co-host and contributor Yves Jeffcoat discusses women with invisible illnesses in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrity life is often not as flashy as it looks, especially for women and girls. We look behind the camera at the harmful environment that judges women on all counts, and treats them as expendable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha sip some drinks and Anney talks about Pride, being ace, and belonging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY's on top of the world! Since the dawn of people climbing mountains, women have been there, though their clothing and existence in the space has long been policed. We trace the triumphs and tragedies of women mountaineers, and efforts to make it more inclusive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we focus on two powerhouse activists in the world of reproductive rights and justice: Grace Kodindo and Loretta Ross. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of the overturning of Roe v Wade, Anney and Samantha chat about their reactions and feelings to the news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do public displays of affection compare to etiquette-friendly social kissing? How is PDA an act of love - and defiance -- in the LGBT community? And, do you love it or hate it? Listen in to learn how onlookers respond to PDA in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we enter a post Roe v Wade world, Bridget Todd sheds some light on the misinformation and disinformation permeating the conversation around abortion, and tells us why abortion is a tech issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney divulges the recipe for her cocktail 'That's So Feetch' (spoiler alert, it's basically a paloma), and Samantha tries to get to the bottom of why Anney likes puns and naming things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yves joins us once again to share the story of Ann Petry, who wrote the first book by a Black American woman to sell more than a million copies. Bonus discussion of celebrity and privacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From elite warrior to bounty hunter to King, Valkyrie demands respect in everything she does. In anticipation of Thor: Love and Thunder, we break down her story so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shortages of tampons and baby formula have shone a light on the ways supply chain issues are having a larger impact on women. We discuss why that is and why we aren't talking about it more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is queerbaiting and why is it so contentious? Anney and Samantha discuss the highly debated term, some of the most prominent examples, the potential perils of shipping and fandom in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Published several decades ago, This Bridge Called My Back: Writings By Radical Women of Color remains a relevant and powerful tool for true intersectional feminism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha sip some drinks and discuss queer representation and toxic masculinity in the show Our Flag Means Death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcaster, certified sex educator, and wearer of many hats Cate Osborn opens up about ADHD and how it intersects with sex and kink (and the ableism embedded in a majority of our sex education). Bonus discussion of DND.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazin Le Thi is a queer advocate and activist who has been and is outspoken about transracial adoption and the importance of sports for all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our ongoing conversations around abortion with some letters from listeners about their experiences and resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of book club, Anney ands Samantha discuss Ash, Malinda Lo's LGBTQ+ reimagining of the classic Cinderella fairy tale in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first part of this multi-chaptered SMNTY fiction event, we explore a future dystopian world besieged by a virus and tightened reproductive controls. Sound familiar? When one woman defies the law and flees with her child in a crumbling, abandoned world, can they survive?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part one of a two-part episode, Samantha shares a cocktail recipe and we chat about nostalgic Summer memories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are healthy boundaries and how do we set them? How does boundary-setting look for women and other marginalized communities? 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.

Today we are talking about UK intersectional activist and advocate Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, AKA Lady Phylll, founder of UK Black Pride.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do so many conspiracies in the conservative community revolve around children? We look into some theories and history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this classic episode of book club, Anney and Samantha discuss Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, And Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements by Charlene Carruthers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bring out the googly eyes and find joy with us as we unpack the many multiverses of this everything bagel episode of Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, jumping from themes like motherhood, identity, being queer, the meaning of life, and of course, cinnamon rolls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha swap some memories of videogames that they played as children, and especially games with girls as the target demographic. Barbie and My Little Pony feature prominently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent years, we've seen a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ bills in the United States. We take a look at some examples, talk about why it's happening, how it impacts mental health, and discuss some wins in the queer community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Pride month! Anney and Samantha share some of their queer icons, discuss the risks of putting icons on pedestals, and Anney talks about coming out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha moved and Anney is living her best nerd life!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good news, what? Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration announced a permanent repeal on the in-person dispensing on a popular medication for abortion. Bridget Todd stops by to explain what that means in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our friend Bridget Todd joins us for a very special happy hour extravaganza to watch the season one finale of Sex and the City, "Oh Come All Ye Faithful". Bridget shares her SATC experience, and we chat about faith, boundaries, dealbreakers, and 'the one'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anney and Samantha discuss finding joy while sipping on a cocktail created by mixologist Audrey Saunders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With reproductive rights under attack in the United States, we take a look at some movements fighting back, and do a survey of abortion around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we explore the story of Hiker Chiu, a Taiwanese activist that has been advocating for the rights and the visibility of intersex people in their community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As distressing headlines around abortion's fate in the US continue, we do another check-in on what's going on and how we're doing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the recent anniversary of Roe v Wade and the violence at the US Capitol, guest Bridget Todd examines the link between the riot at the Capitol, the anti-abortion movement and disinformation in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The truth is out there and it is that Dana Scully is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to women and girls getting into STEM. Bridget Todd joins us to break down the real world impact of this fictional character, with some nerding out along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our language around food is often unhealthy and needs to change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grief, identity and food all intersect in our conversation around Michelle Zauner's powerful 2021 work Crying in H-Mart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once Anakin Skywalker's padawan, Ahsoka Tano walked away from the Jedi Order to become a prominent spy in the Rebellion. We trace the story of how she went from a despised character to a beloved one, and what her future might hold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of what's going on with Roe V. Wade in the U.S., Anney and Samantha open up about how they are, what they're doing for self-care and what's bringing them joy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-creator of The Daily Show and founder of the Abortion Access Front Lizz Winstead joins us to discuss using humor to center reproductive rights in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yves takes us on a journey to the stars and back with the story of Maria Mitchell, the first recognized female professional astronomer in the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of our Sex and the City watch party, we tackle the age old (and controversial) conversation of farting in front of your partner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this installment, SMNTY embraces the early 2000s and goes for the goal with the sports comedy Bend it Like Beckham, discussing the importance of representation, sexism in sports and the power of friendships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.