Stuff Mom Never Told You

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.

Today we highlight the work of Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu to preserve Hawaii's native cultures and traditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade, we've heard a lot of conversation around adoption, foster care and safe haven laws, especially as reasons we don't need abortion. Samantha breaks down the flaws in this line of thinking and why it's incredibly damaging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this classic edition of Female Firsts, Yves brings us the story of Afong Moy, the first known documented Chinese woman in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A deal is made, a contract signed, time unravels, a birthday arrives and the bill comes due. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dear celebrities we've crushed on in the past, please forget the  letter you may have received from us in the past. Anney and Samantha sip some drinks and reminisce over celebrity crushes, embarrassing fan letters and fangirling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of the recently leaked Supreme Court brief that would overturn Roe v. Wade in the United States, we turn to Melita Easters of Georgia's WIN List to shed some light on the situation and provide potential solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk about Shreen Saroor's accomplishments, advocacy and activism around women's rights and peace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY continues our conversation on women and happiness, digging into the happiest countries in the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Chung, author of the memoir All You Can Ever Know, joins us to discuss transracial adoption, family and writing in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Sex and the City watch party journey continues! In this episode, listen for discussions on baby names, baby showers, jealousy, and moving through different stages of life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY teams up with 23andMe to explore how women can empower themselves by learning about their genetics both in understanding the past and arming themselves with knowledge for a better future. In this special episode, Samantha reflects on her search for her identity and the power of information when it comes to health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do the plans for this episode hold? Hope. Unless you ask Samantha. Go rogue with us this Star Wars Day as we discuss the 2016 Star Wars film Rogue One. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artist, builder, rebel, Mandalorian and one-time Darksaber wielder. Sabine Wren has gone through several arcs as a character, including reconciling with her family and grappling with her role in weapons-building. We dig into her history and the role she played in the Rebellion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we continue our mini-series on women and happiness, we ask the question: who is happier? Are queer couples happier than straight couples?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent study found straight men avoid environmentally-friendly behaviors out of fears that people will perceive them as gay. Anney and Samantha sort through homophobia, sexism, and environmental issues in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot of confusion around dissociation. The SMNTY team clears some of it up while honing in how it impacts women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Execute Happy Hour 66.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yves brings us the fascinating story of Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, the first Chinese woman to get a PhD in economics and a force to be reckoned with in the Suffrage movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beru Whitesun Lars made some of the best blue milk cheese this side of the galaxy. Steady, brave, loving and kind, she raised her nephew Luke Skywalker until her untimely death at the hands of the Empire, though her legacy lives on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Holly Frey, host of Stuff You Missed in History Class, sits down with Samantha Besnoff, one of the ten winners of Seneca Women to Hear: Search for the Next Great Female PodcastersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show Yves drops by to share the story of Nobel Peace Prize winner and founder of the Green Belt Movement Wangari Muta Maathai in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of our look at The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas, we discuss issues around environmental justice, privilege, and every day examples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our epic Sex and the City watch-along endeavor and discuss vibrators, hygiene, settling, and 'fixer-uppers'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advocate and activist Leah Thomas' book The Intersectional Environmentalist is a much-needed examination of the environmentalist movement, and why it has to be intersectional. In part one, we dig into some key definitions and foundational ideas for this conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this episode, we focus on trans feminist, queer rights and environmental justice advocate Amasai Jeke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY swipes right and takes a bite into the 2022 film Fresh, digging into its commentary on the commodification of modern dating and the consumption of women's bodies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sure, fine, whatever. What is passive aggression, and why is it associated stereotypically with women? In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline break down what passive aggression is, where it comes from and how it plays out among genders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two we talk about all of the pressures and responsibilities impacting women's happiness, the happiness gender gap, and the importance of parity in government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we...the bad guy? SMNTY holds out for a hero and discusses certain points of view, who tells your story, and changing perspectives in trauma narratives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The animated coming of age film Turning Red tackles periods, adolescence, crushes, fangirls, boy bands, mother-daughter relationships, immigration, and the power of friendships. Because of some of these themes, it garnered a lot of controversy. We chat about all of these things and our own similar experiences as teenagers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With her confirmation to the US Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has made history. We dig into her past as a public defender and discuss the importance of her confirmation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the state of women and happiness? It's a mixed bag. We react to some opposing takes on women's happiness. Send good news please.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since it first began its westward expansion in the 16th century, coffee has been a distinctively male drink. Even today, while plenty of women work behind the coffee counter, many wonder whether a bro-rista culture continues to dominate the rapidly expanding specialty coffee industry. Learn more in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women-run communes hold a certain appeal for a lot of us for many reasons. We uncover the history of women led and women-only communities, and pontificate about what our own ideal community would look like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Threesome protocol can get quite tricky. We sip some mimosas and chat about some of the considerations in our Sex and the City rewatch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fantastic Bridget Todd joins us to shine some light YouTube's failure to remove a video of Evan Rachel Wood being sexually assaulted and why it is a tech issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that the 2022 Winter Paralympics are over, we do an overview and celebrate some women who won big time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently, the National Threat Assessment released a new study on incels and other anti-feminist groups. We dig into what that means, and why it took so long. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.