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BBC South West journalist Emily Wood first joined us, a few moons ago, to talk perimenopause. Today, she returns in an entirely different capacity, to share one of the most personal and compelling investigations we've ever heard.Emily has created True Crime Tuesday currently airing on BBC Radio Devon Daytimes and it’s a deeply personal reinvestigation into the murder of her great aunt, Eva Porter, killed in Clapham in 1935.What began as her mum exploring the family tree became something far bigger: a cold case reinvestigation, a journey through the London Archives, 83 pages of a coroner's report, and an unexpected thread connecting the case to Devon's most famous daughter, Agatha Christie.But at its heart, this is about something we care deeply about: women's history. The real kind. Eva was a young woman who left home at 17 with ambitions, who became a single mother doing whatever she had to do to survive, and who was ultimately reduced to a headline about how she died. Emily has spent many hours making sure that is not where her story ends.Because how many Eva’s are there? How many women's lives were shaped or crushed by the world they were born into, and then quietly forgotten?In this episode we ask Emily: when did curiosity become investigation? What did 83 pages of a coroner's report reveal? What was life really like for women in 1930s London? What is the Agatha Christie connection? And what has it meant to give Eva her name back?Stick around for some beautiful inspiration to carry you through the week. 💛True Crime Tuesday is currently airing on BBC Radio Devon Daytimes. Emily Wood:Instagram: @emilys.woodBBC Sounds: BBC Radio DevonLinkedIn: @Emily Wood☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re spilling the tea on Imposter Syndrome, or Imposter feelings,  with someone whose work we think so many of you are going to connect with instantly.Dr Lee David is a GP, CBT therapist and author with over 20 years of experience supporting people with their mental health. She is the founder of 10 Minute CBT, bringing brief, practical mental health tools into real-life settings. Lee is known for making psychological ideas genuinely accessible, warm, and sometimes even a little bit funny when that’s what’s needed.Lee works with health professionals through NHS Practitioner Health, speaks at national events, offers one-to-one therapy for adults, and hosts her own podcast The Choice Space.In this episode we explore why so many women experience imposter syndrome and how it often overlaps with people pleasing and perfectionism.We also talk about:• Whether imposter syndrome is more common in women• Why people pleasing can be damaging but can also have a positive spin if dealt with correctly • How these traits show up for late diagnosed autistic and neurodivergent women• Practical CBT tools for those moments when the “I’m a fraud” thought appears• What Dr Lee wishes every woman truly understood about self-worthWe also chat about going to the hygienist, how are your gums? And as always, stay until the end for some beautiful inspiration to carry you through the week.If you’ve ever doubted yourself, felt like you had to prove your worth, or wondered why success can still feel uncomfortable, this conversation will resonate deeply. Dr Lee David:Website: www.thechoicespace.co.ukPodcast: The Choice Space with Dr Lee DavidInstagram: @dr.lee.david. @thechoicespaceBooks: • Managing Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care. Lee David. Scion Publishing Ltd. 2020• Using CBT in General Practice. The 10 Minute CBT Handbook. Lee David. Scion Publishing. 2013• 10 Minutes to better Mental Health. A Step by Step Guide for Teens Using CBT and Mindfulness. Lee David. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. 2022• Boosting Your Mental Wellbeing. 10 minute steps for stressed healthcare professionals using CBT and mindfulness. Lee David. Scion Publishing. 2023• 10 Minutes to Beat Anxiety and Panic. A Step by Step Guide for teens Using CBT and Mindfulness. Lee David. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. 2025• 10 Minutes to Boost Your Mood. A Step by Step Guide for Teens Using CBT and Mindfulness. Lee David. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. 2025 ☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Spill The Tea with WKC, we’re joined by chemotherapy nurse Gemma Reeves, who has witnessed first-hand the heart-breaking rise of breast cancer in younger women.Gemma recently launched a petition calling for routine mammograms in the UK to begin at age 40 instead of 50 a campaign focused on earlier detection and saving lives. In a major step forward, the petition has now passed 100,000 signatures, meaning it must be considered for parliamentary debate.Currently, the NHS Breast Screening Programme invites women aged 50 to 70 for a mammogram every three years. Those guidelines are based on evidence reviewed by the UK National Screening Committee, which assesses when screening provides more benefit than harm. But with diagnoses increasingly affecting younger women, Gemma and many others are asking whether the current system is still fit for purpose.Breast cancer isn’t just statistics it’s our friends and family. Jinty lost her best friend to breast cancer at 43 after both of us found lumps at the same time. Jinty’s was benign. Hers wasn’t. That’s why conversations like this matter.In this episode we discuss:• What change Gemma is asking the government to make• What she’s seeing on the frontline of cancer care• Why the myth that younger women don’t get breast cancer is so dangerous• The symptoms women at any age should never ignore• How she carries the emotional weight of caring for patients while campaigning nationallyAlongside this powerful conversation, we also take a lighter wander through the week, including a nostalgic look back at the public service adverts Gen X grew up watching, some wonderful collective nouns for groups of animals, and a delightful contribution from our dear friend Tom Read Wilson, who shares a collective noun for a group of menopausal women.Stay with us to the end for a little inspiration to carry you through the week.Gemma Reeves:Instagram: @check_the_girlsPetition: Lower The Age For Invites To Regular Mammograms To 40 & Perform Annually: www.petition.parliament.uk/petitions/742179/signatures/new  For breast Cancer Information:CoppaFeel: www.coppafeel.orgBreast Cancer UK: www.breastcanceruk.org.ukBreast Cancer Now: www.breastcancernow.orgCancer Research UK: www.cancerresearchuk.orgMacmillan Cancer Support: www.macmillan.org.uk ☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on WKC Spill The Tea, we’re joined by psychotherapist, feminist thinker and author Jennifer Cox to discuss Anger and her ground-breaking book, Women Are Angry, named The Times Self-Help Book of the Year 2024.For generations, women have been conditioned to stay quiet, be agreeable and not make a fuss. But suppressed anger doesn’t disappear it manifests as burnout, anxiety, depression and physical symptoms. Jennifer draws on decades of clinical experience to explore how rage is often a rational response to inequality, injustice and the emotional labour placed on women.In this episode, we explore:• The moment Jennifer knew this book had to be written• The patterns she repeatedly saw in the therapy room• Why rage rooms are booming and why 90% of customers are women• How to tell the difference between depression, burnout and anger• The “small” daily frustrations that accumulate into something much bigger• How suppressed anger shows up in women’s bodies and mental healthWe also discuss what’s making us personally angry right now including the corruption of water companies in England after watching Channel 4’s Dirty Business, and how this impacts us here in the South West.Stick around for our 'Thought for the Week, beautifully inspired by our guest, Jen, to carry you through the week, plus all the usual warmth, honesty and shenanigans you’ve come to expect from WKC.If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re exhausted… or just done this episode is for you. Jennifer Cox:W: www.jennifercoxpsychotherapist.comInstagram: @jennifercoxpsychotherapistBook: Women Are Angry. Why Your Rage is Hiding and How to Let it Out. Jennifer Cox. Bonnier Books Ltd. 2024 Women Are Mad:Instagram: @womenaremadPodcast: Women Are Mad.☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Spill The Tea, we’re joined by Jacynth Bassett, founder of Ageism Is Never In Style, a global platform working to change how age is understood, represented and valued.Jacynth approaches age through a feminist, intergenerational lens, challenging how women are judged, marketed to, and treated as they get older — and exploring what becomes possible when we shift the narrative.In this episode, we explore:• What “ageism” actually means and where it shows up in everyday life• Why ageing feels tougher for women, particularly around appearance and credibility• The emotional, economic and health costs of ageism• Where real change is happening from campaigns to consulting to community work• Why 78% of over-50s feel under- or misrepresented in advertising• Whether youth-focused marketing profits from making older women feel like they need fixing• The shift from “anti-ageing” to “pro-ageing” and how language shapes identity• Why intergenerational thinking transforms how we see later lifeWe catch up after our break and there’s plenty of shenanigans to discuss, and stick around for some beautiful inspiration to carry you through the week.For anyone listening, this conversation is an invitation to feel more unapologetic, more visible, and more powerful as you age.You can find Jacynth and Ageism Is Never In Style® via these links.Jacynth Bassett Ageism Is Never In Style: www.ageismisneverinstyle.comI: @ageismisneverinstyleTT: @ageismisneverinstyleL: @Jacynth Bassett☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Birth is often treated as timeless and unchanging but the way we give birth has always reflected power, politics, and gender.In this episode of Womenkind Collective: Spill The Tea, we’re joined by cultural historian and novelist Lucy Inglis, author of Born: The Untold History of Childbirth, to explore how childbirth has been shaped and controlled across history.From Neolithic birthing practices to ancient contraceptives, from upright labour to the medicalisation of birth, Lucy charts the moments when women were pushed out of decision-making and examines how patriarchal systems and medicine became deeply intertwined.We discuss:• What inspired Lucy to write a full history of childbirth• The “obstetric dilemma” and why humans need help in labour• Medical misogyny from Hippocrates to the modern maternity ward• Pain relief in the 1840s and the story of Fanny Appleton Longfellow• The experiences of Anarcha, Betsey and Lucy — and why their stories are essential• Why women still struggle for autonomy over pregnancy and birth today• What must change to create safer, more humane birthing experiencesLucy Inglis is also the author of Milk of Paradise: A History of Opium, a blogger at GeorgianLondon.com, and a regular contributor to radio and television.We catch up on our weeks adventures and learn about a beautiful tradition from the women of Kongthong, a remote part of India and their tradition of Jingrwal iawbei when a baby is born. Stick around for something for our 'thought for the week'. Lucy Inglis :Books: • Born. The Untold History of Humanity. Lucy Inglis. 2025. Bloomsbury Continuum• Milk of Paradise: A History of Opium. Lucy Inglis. 2018. Picador• Georgian London: Into the Streets. Lucy Inglis. 2013. Penguin Socials:I: @lucyinglisX: @lucyinglisL: Lucy Inglis   ☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Spill The Tea by Womenkind Collective, we’re joined by the brilliant  Siobhan O’Donovan, physiotherapist, biomechanics expert, and founder of Posture Fitting, a science-led approach helping women understand the real impact of breast weight, posture, and movement on everyday health.We first met Siobhan, at the Hands on Hub & STA Conference, where she captivated the room even before taking the stage. Through a simple yet powerful exercise, she demonstrated just how much lighter and freer the body can feel when breast weight is properly supported and lifted.With a background in sports rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and women’s health, Siobhan has spent years studying how posture, alignment, and breast support affect neck and back pain, breathing, pelvic floor health, movement, and confidence.In this episode, we ask:• What makes Posture Fitting different from a regular bra fitting?• What are the most common mistakes women make with bras and breast support?• How does breast weight affect posture, movement, breathing, and pain?• What simple posture, movement, and bra tips can women try today?• What’s one thing Siobhan, wishes every woman knew about her body and breast support?Plus, Jinty & Lou chat about their week (including WW2 bombs!) and explore the question: Should a bride be given away by a parent?✨ Stick around for our beautiful podcast inspiration to carry you through the week. ✨ Siobhán O’Donovan:Posture FittingW: www.posturefittingphysio.comE: [email protected]: @posture.fitting☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on WKC Spill The Tea, we’re spilling the tea with Mandy Hickson, former Royal Air Force fast jet pilot and the first woman to fly the Tornado GR4 on frontline operations.Across a remarkable 25-year military career, Mandy flew 45 missions over Iraq while navigating the intense pressure of a male-dominated environment all alongside raising a young family. In this powerful conversation, Mandy opens up about what it was really like to be judged as “a woman” rather than a pilot, the pressure to prove herself, and the realities of balancing ambition, fear, and family life.Mandy is the author of An Officer, Not a Gentleman and An Officer and Her Gentleman, written with her husband Craig, a Royal Navy and commercial airline pilot. She’s now a highly sought-after motivational speaker, sharing lessons on leadership, resilience, and challenging stereotypes.✨ In this episode, we ask:• Was flying fast jets always the dream?• What did it feel like being told to be “more feminine”?• Can women really do it all — or do we have to compromise?• How do you push through fear when it really matters?• What cockpit lessons translate into everyday life?• What advice would Mandy give her younger self?💬 Plus, we share a menopausal brain fog moment from one of our listeners, catch up on our week with you, and leave you with some beautiful inspiration to carry you through the week.🎧 A must-listen episode about courage, confidence, and owning who you are — both in the cockpit and beyond.Stay in touch Mandy Hickson: W: www.mandyhickson.comI: @mandyhicksonspeakerFB: @MandyHicksonSpeakerLinkedIn: @Mandy Hickson Books: An Officer Not A Gentleman. The Inspirational; Journey of A Female Fighter Pilot. Mandy Hickson. 2020. Independently Published.An Officer And Her Gentleman. Two Aviators, Two Cockpits, One Journey. Mandy & Craig Hickson. 2025. Published by Hickson & Hickson Ltd. Both Books are available online and also from: www.hicksonbooks.com ☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re delighted to be back for Series 15 of WKC Spill The Tea, and we’re kicking things off with our brilliant friend Karen Newby, registered nutritionist, author, and menopause champion.With over 15 years of clinical experience in women’s health, Karen is passionate about helping women understand how food can be a powerful ally during perimenopause and menopause.In this episode, we discuss:• The most common nutrition mistakes women make during menopause• How to support our hormones naturally through food• Practical tips for improving sleep during menopause• The one piece of advice Karen wishes every woman knew before menopauseWith Menopause recipes and foods for menopause symptoms, Karen’s latest book, The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook, features 60 simple, flavour-packed recipes designed to ease symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, hot flushes, and mood swings without adding pressure to busy lives. We’ve tried the recipes at home and we can vouch for how easy they are to make and how good they make you feel. Her compassionate, realistic approach has helped thousands of women embrace menopause with confidence, nourishment, and joy.🎄We chat about our Christmas break and how Nigella nearly blinded Jinty☕ Stick around for some words of wisdom to carry you through the week.📌 SUBSCRIBE for more shenanigans, honest chats on feminist issues, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re wrapping up Series 14 with a phenomenal guest, the one and only Leslie Horton, Canadian broadcaster, feminist powerhouse, and the woman who went internationally viral after responding on live TV to a body-shaming email with pure grace, humour, honesty and unapologetic power.Leslie has been keeping Calgary moving for decades, but in December 2023 her clip reached millions worldwide, inspiring women, especially those in midlife, to say: “This is what women my age look like”. Even Hollywood took notice.Beyond the screen, Leslie leads a major annual charity campaign bringing holiday support to families in need, and she’s constantly out in her community making real change. She’s living proof you can navigate rush-hour chaos, silence trolls, and stand up for women everywhere, all before your morning coffee.Off-camera Leslie leads a major annual charity drive supporting families during the holidays. She navigates traffic chaos, internet trolls and a wildly full schedule, all while championing women everywhere.In this episode:• Leslie’s viral moment and the global reaction• The realities of midlife visibility and body image• Compassion, community work, and handling online trolls• Our HUGE Book Collective gift-guide list• A fun invitation to join an act of micro-feminism• A beautiful quote to carry into your week☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Buy us a Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you — leave us a review or comment!🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTubeLesley Horton:I: @leslie_hortonF: Leslie HortonL: Leslie Horton☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on WKC Spill The Tea, we sit down with Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett, Guardian columnist, author of The Vagenda and her latest book, the acclaimed The Republic of Parenthood. Known for her sharp wit and fearless feminist insight, Rhiannon joins us for an honest conversation about motherhood, identity, care, politics, and the chaos and tenderness of raising tiny humans.Even though our own babies are now adults, we LOVED this book, especially the “What Worked / What Didn’t” reflections at the end of each chapter. Because this isn’t just a book about nappies and night feeds. It’s about identity, care, feminism, and how we survive (and reshape) this mad world together.We dive into birth stories, baby clothes, feminism, and Rhiannon’s unforgettable Guardian piece suggesting autistic people could teach Donald Trump a thing or two about focus, facts, and empathy.Whether you’re a parent, a feminist, or simply a lover of smart conversations, this episode is full of warmth, wisdom, and laugh-out-loud moments.🌸We share some great news about advances in cervical cancer, HPV jab✨ Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.💥 SUBSCRIBE for more shenanigans, feminist chats, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.💬 Drop us a comment — we love hearing from you!📺 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel.☕ Support us at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.Stay in touch - email us [email protected] Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett: The Guardian: www.theguardian.com/profile/rhiannon-lucy-cosslettInstagram: @rhiannonlucycosslettBooks: The Republic of Parenthood. On Bringing Up Babies. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett. Duckworth Books. 2025. The Vagenda. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett & Holly Baxter. Vintage Publishing. 2015The Tyranny of Lost Things. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett. Sandstone Press Ltd. 2018The Year of The Cat. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett. Headline Publishing Group. 2023. Ready for Pre-Orders:Female Nude. Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett. Tinder Press. Out February 2026☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the Womenkind Collective Spill The Tea Podcast tackles one of the most urgent issues in modern medicine: the systemic gender bias that has shaped women’s healthcare for centuries. We dive deep into the systemic gender bias baked into healthcare and we’re beyond excited to introduce a guest who is fighting for change.After hearing countless stories from listeners, guests, and our own lived experiences, one thing is clear: For years, we’ve uncovered story after story about the massive gaps in women’s health research and this episode proves once again that these aren’t isolated incidents.They stem from centuries of male-centric medicine and underfunded research, the lack of research in women’s health is not an accident, it’s structural.In this episode, we unpack:• The long-standing funding gaps in women’s health research• The near-halt of major US research databases since October 2025• The consequences for gender-specific research and medicine• How women turn dismissal into determinationWe’re so thrilled to introduce a guest who brings expertise, fire, and a fearless voice to this conversation. To find out who this guest is, take a listen on your favourite podcast platform.Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.SUBSCRIBE for more shenanigans, honest chats on feminist issues, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.Drop us a comment — we love hearing from you! Or email Jinty & Lou at [email protected]🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube▶️ Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel☕ Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastBook:Tackling Gender Bias in The Healthcare System. What Patients Stories Teach Us About Implementing Systemic Change. Jinty Sheerin & Louise Hockings-ThompsonReady for Pre-Orders. Published 21st September 2026. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. https://www.waterstones.com/book/tackling-gender-bias-in-the-healthcare-system/louise-hockings-thompson/jinty-sheerin/9781805018810?sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=531573&awc=3787_1763489275_8383ca5407e1af5521f03fad96fcaca1&utm_source=531573&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=https%3A%2F%2Fshopforward.nl%2F https://amzn.eu/d/baVbLBm☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on WKC’s Spill The Tea, we’re joined by the fabulous Nicky Hambleton-Jones - the fearless stylist from 10 Years Younger and Drop A Decade, now author of Bolder Not Older: Dull to Dazzling in 12 Weeks.We dive deep into midlife confidence, menopause, and rediscovering your style identity. Nicky shares her own experiences of body changes, and confidence dips - and how she’s helping women everywhere embrace their boldest selves, wrinkles and all.It’s a warm, funny, and uplifting chat that’ll inspire you to revamp your wardrobe and your mindset. 👗✨We also have a question for you- … Have you ever listened to a racy audiobook during your weekly shop? 👀Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week 💬💖 SUBSCRIBE for more shenanigans, feminist chats, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.💬 Drop us a comment — we love hearing from you!🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube.☕ Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube! Nicky Hambleton Jones:Book: Bolder Not Older. Dull To Dazzling in 12 Weeks. Nicky Hambleton-Jones. Synergy Publishers. 2025W: www.nickyhambletonjones.comI: @nickyhambletonjonesF: @Nicky Hambleton JonesL: Nicky Hambleton Jones☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Womenkind Collective Podcast, we’re spilling the tea (again!) with Caro Giles — writer, teacher, and mum of four.We first met Caro in Series 7, Episode 3, where she shared the story behind her book 12 Moons. She’s back to tell us about her powerful new memoir Unschooled — a moving and deeply honest look at the cracks in our education system, and the unseen, undervalued labour of caring and advocating for children.Caro’s story captures the exhaustion, love, and resilience of mothers and carers everywhere, and the freedom that can come when you dare to step outside the system.We talk about what it really means to be unschooled , as a mother, as a carer, and as a woman reclaiming her own identity.🌿 Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.☕ SUBSCRIBE for more shenanigans, honest chats on feminist issues, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.💬 Drop us a comment — we love hearing from you!🎥 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel.☕ Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Spill The Tea, we chat with Anna Cofone, the award-winning session hairstylist behind iconic looks for Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa, and countless fashion campaigns.Beyond her artistry, Anna is the founder of Hair & Care, a ground-breaking initiative making the beauty industry inclusive for people who are blind or have low vision. Inspired by her late father, Anna’s mission bridges creativity and community, proving that beauty and self-expression should be accessible to everyone.Join us as we explore her journey, her vision for inclusivity, and the future of accessible beauty.Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week. 🌸☕ SUBSCRIBE for more shenanigans, honest chats on feminist issues, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.💬 Drop us a comment — we love hearing from you!🎥 Watch the interview on YouTube💛 Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube and more.....Hair and Care:W: www.hairandcareproject.comI: @hairandcareproject Anna Cofone:W: www.annacofone.comI: @annacofone ☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this empowering episode of Spill The Tea from the Womenkind Collective, we’re joined by Sarah Newman, founder of Get Me Back, Cancer & Exercise Specialist, and Breast Cancer Rehab Coach.After her cervical cancer diagnosis in 2018, Sarah was thrust into surgical menopause and discovered how transformative exercise could be for recovery both physically and mentally.Today, she helps women regain strength, confidence, and control after cancer, creating safe spaces where no one has to feel alone.We chat with Sarah about:⭐️her own cancer diagnosis,⭐️how Get Me Back began,⭐️the biggest challenges of returning to exercise post-treatment,⭐️why it’s never too late to get fit, at any age or stage.⭐️Plus, Sarah shares what keeps her feeling strong and empowered on the toughest days.It really is a conversation full of heart and HOPE.⚠️ Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of difficult medical decisions related to cancer treatment (13 to 15 minutes in).We also spill the tea on:📚 Our round-up of our tried and tested Menopause Books☕ Why a certain part of the male anatomy makes a terrible pet🎂 Baking disasters that’ll make you laugh 🌊 Seas The Day we chat about the two incredible women who rowed across the Pacific💬 Plus, a beautiful quote to carry you through your weekSUBSCRIBE for more shenanigans, honest chats on feminist issues, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy one cuppa at a time.If you enjoy the show, consider supporting us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast🎧 Watch the full interview on YouTube, or listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.  Sarah Newman:Get Me Back is focusing on helping people stay strong through winter, sharing simple, realistic ways to keep moving, boost mood, and support both physical and emotional wellbeing after cancer.If you would like to be part of their membership community, you can find out more here-Website www.getmeback.uk Insta @getmebackuk FB: Get ME Back Seas The Day:Donations & Info: www.seasthedayoceanrowing.com/thechallenge☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this WKC Spill The Tea episode, we’re joined by the extraordinary Fiona Clark,  award-winning journalist, women’s health advocate, and author of MenoWars. Fiona brings fire, humour and expertise to the menopause landscape which has become muddied with commercialism and mis-information. Fiona’s career spans continents and causes- from reporting in Moscow on the collapse of the Soviet Union, to writing for The Lancet, and now to tackling menopause- one of the most misunderstood and politicised topics in women’s health.We chat about:💬 The booming menopause “industry” - hype, divides & money📊 Research shocks and revelations from MenoWars🤝 Keeping focus on women’s health, not profit💡 The mission of the Menopause Research & Education Fund✨ And what she’d change about the menopause conversation worldwideWe also have a Menopause Book Club for you where we take a look at brand new menopause books released by experts.Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week. 💫☕ SUBSCRIBE for more shenanigans, honest chats on feminist issues, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.💬 Drop us a comment — we love hearing from you!🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube💖 Love what we do? Buy us a Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTubeFiona Clark:MenoWars: Fiona Clark. Sheldon Press. 2025I: @fiona_clark_writesL: @Fiona ClarkMenopause Research and Education Fund (MREF):www.mref.uk☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Menopause Month episode of Spill The Tea, we’re joined by the remarkable Dr Juliet Balfour — GP, menopause specialist, and advocate for improving women’s health across the UK.With over three decades of NHS experience, Juliet has played a pivotal role in shaping menopause care, from leading the Somerset NHS Menopause Service to advising the British Menopause Society.Together, we explore everything you need to know about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) — from foundational facts to the latest guidance:• What HRT is and how it supports the body• Who benefits most, and when to start• The differences between oral and transdermal HRT• Understanding risk, safety, and long-term effects• How to access HRT through the NHS or privately• Monitoring, side effects, and real-world experiencesThis episode offers clarity, evidence, and practical insight — helping you make informed choices about your health and wellbeing.Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.SUBSCRIBE for more thoughtful conversations on feminist issues, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time.💬 We’d love to hear your thoughts — leave us a comment or review.🎥 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel.☕️ Support us at https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast.🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.Dr Juliet Balfour:W: www.wellsmenopauseclinic.co.ukI: @menopausehealthL: @Dr Juliet BalfourBook Recommendation: The Little Book of HRT by Dr Ellie Cannon (66 minutes) https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-little-book-of-hrt/dr-ellie-cannon/9781399423694☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not everyone can, or wants to take HRT for menopause symptoms. And even for those who do, it doesn’t always fix everything. So, what else can help with hot flushes, brain fog, insomnia, joint pain, or the emotional rollercoaster?This week we’re joined by the brilliant Hazel Hayden from Bristol Menopause and Well-woman Clinic, she’s Consultant Nurse, British Menopause Society Registered Specialist, CBT therapist, Insomnia therapy specialist, nutritionist, and speaker.Hazel takes a holistic approach to menopause, exploring everything from sleep and mental health to cardiovascular care and nutrition.Whether you’re navigating menopause without HRT, using it but still struggling, or simply looking for more options—this conversation is for you.Book club- we have a quick couple of book recommendations, this one from a regular listener - The Path to Forgotten Freedom by Nicola Smalley https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-path-to-forgotten-freedom/nicola-smalley/9781739166908and Cally Beaton's Namaste MF's - https://callybeaton.com/shop/ Perfect for Menopause month!🌸 Stick around for a beautiful quote to carry you through the week.☕ Enjoying the podcast? Support us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcastSUBSCRIBE for more shenanigans, honest chats on feminist issues, women’s health, sisterhood, and smashing the patriarchy one cuppa at a time.Drop us a comment we love hearing from you!🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube W: www.bristolmenopause.comI: @bristolmenopauseF: Bristol Menopause & Wellwoman ClinicTT: @bristolwellwomanclinic☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.