Best Girl On Tech Technology Podcasts (2025)

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Sunday Nice Things: The Messy Parts with Katie Sturino 50:19

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While social media feeds overflow with polished success stories, a new podcast is asking: what if the biggest career breakthroughs come from the moments we’re least likely to share? The Messy Parts cuts through the highlight reel to explore the raw, unfiltered reality behind achievement. Host Maryam Banikarim, a powerhouse executive with 20+ years …

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Ep. 241 — The Question Every Burned-Out Mom Needs to Answer with Sherri Crandall (The MomCo) 33:24

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Motherhood is a sacred calling—but it can also be exhausting. From sleepless nights to emotionally draining days, moms often give everything to everyone else… leaving themselves running on empty. In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, host Patti Garibay, Founder & Executive Director Emeritus of American Herita…

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The best way to lower Earth’s temperature — fast | Daniel Zavala-Araiza 13:04

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There's an invisible super-pollutant heating up the planet — but it's surprisingly easy to reduce, if we try. Revealing how methane contributes (way) more in the short term to global warming than carbon dioxide, chemical engineer Daniel Zavala-Araiza highlights the emerging technologies and bold new policies that are part of a worldwide effort to h…

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Ep. 240 — Brave Enough to Ask: Teaching Daughters Biblical Dependence 26:11

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She’s smart. She’s capable. She’s independent. But is she brave enough to ask for help? In a culture that idolizes self-sufficiency and pushes girls to “be your own hero,” many daughters are quietly drowning under the weight of silent struggles—too afraid to reach out for fear of being seen as weak, too used to hearing that needing others is a flaw…

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The Smart Woman’s Guide to Escaping Into Reality TV With Kate Casey 46:14

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Reality television isn’t just escapism—it’s a sociological goldmine. In this episode, Reality Life host Kate Casey breaks down why the smartest people she knows are watching Love Undercover, Jury Duty, and The Keepers. Plus: the archetype of the aspiring influencer, what Mariska Hargitay’s new doc reveals about legacy and loss, and how Jeff Bezos t…

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Friend Breakups Will Stick With You Forever 40:11

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We don’t have rituals for breaking up with friends. Romantic breakups come with scripts—we know how to mourn them, process them, even joke about them. But when a friendship falls apart, we’re left in a strange cultural vacuum. I still think about the women I’ve lost as friends more than the men I’ve dated. I still stop myself from texting them, sti…

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Ep. 239 — Biblical Truths for Overwhelmed Moms 23:20

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You’re doing all the things—but you’re worn thin. And beneath the smiles, the sports pickups, the dinner prep, and the late-night laundry, you wonder: Am I the only one who feels like I can’t keep up? In this honest and hope-filled episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Melissa Bearden speak directly to the weary…

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Sunday Nice Things: Mental Health Rewritten 1:03:40

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Mental Health Rewritten, is a recently released nonfiction narrative podcast tackling stigma in mental health head on. Host Dominic Lawson and his guests are challenging narratives around sex, suicide, and cultural identity. Here's the first episode, which covers sex addiction and porn. Listen to Mental Health Rewritten here. Join our newsletter co…

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Ep. 238 — Equipping the Next Generation to Defend Their Faith and Religious Liberty with Rick Green (Patriot Academy) 27:48

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What does it really mean to be free to follow Jesus in today’s culture? In this powerful weekend episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, host Melissa Bearden sits down with Rick Green—America’s Constitution Coach and the visionary founder of Patriot Academy—to unpack the vital topic of religious liberty and how families can raise girls who are …

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Are we still human if robots help raise our babies? | Sarah Blaffer Hrdy (Kelly Corrigan takeover) 24:43

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AI is transforming the way we work — could it also reshape what makes us human? In this quick and insightful talk, evolutionary anthropologist Sarah Blaffer Hrdy explores how the human brain was shaped by millions of years of shared childcare and mutually supportive communities, asking a provocative question: If robots help raise the next generatio…

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Ep. 237 — Freedom Isn’t Free: Teaching Girls the Cost of Religious Liberty 19:03

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Religious liberty is one of the most precious freedoms we enjoy—but do our daughters understand the cost behind that freedom? In this powerful Independence Day week episode, co-hosts Rachael and Melissa dig into the often-overlooked responsibility of raising girls who recognize the spiritual and historical significance of living in a nation where w…

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Out of F*cks to Give with Carla Sosenko 46:24

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Carla Sosenko grew up with a rare vascular disorder, a body that didn’t conform and a deep love of fashion that helped her feel seen. In this intimate conversation, the author of the new memoir I'll Look So Good in a Coffin opens up about navigating shame, self-worth, and beauty standards in a culture obsessed with thinness. We talk about what it m…

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Ep. 236 — Why Religious Liberty Matters to Girls Today 19:39

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What does religious liberty mean to the next generation—and why should it matter to girls growing up in today’s culture? In this special Independence Day week’s episode, co-hosts Rachael and Melissa explore the often-overlooked freedom that gives our daughters the courage to live out their faith boldly: religious liberty. As we celebrate our nation…

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She Turned Geology Into a Content Goldmine 55:06

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There’s an influencer for everything—including the intersection of geology, volcanology, academia, and queer joy. This week, we are chatting with Denali (@dykanite), a PhD student and science communicator with nearly 300k Instagram followers whose viral posts make earth science funny, fierce, and deeply human. They dig into how a geology joke launc…

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Sunday Nice Things: Fierce 42:38

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Many years ago I made a podcast about the bad ass women left out of too many history books. Today I am dropping Fierce in your feed. This episode is about Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress. Years before the United States ratified the 19th amendment, a woman from Montana had already infiltrated Capitol Hill. Jeannette Rankin rose…

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All of Our Thoughts on Poop Cruise with Nick Aster 24:25

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The number one show on Netflix right now is Poop Cruise. What happens when a Carnival cruise ship loses power in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico and thousands of passengers are left with no food, no working toilets, and no way out? You get a poop cruise. In this special episode we break down the gloriously grotesque Netflix documentary Trainwreck:…

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Ep. 235 — Leveraging Technology to Foster Your Family’s Faith Formation with Matthew Potter (Pray.com) 17:14

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In an age when screens are ever-present and digital distractions abound, parents are asking: How can I help my daughter grow in faith in a tech-saturated world? On this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Rachael Culpepper, American Heritage Girls Executive Director, sits down with tech entrepreneur and Pray.com co-founder Matthew Potter to…

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Can AI companions help heal loneliness? | Eugenia Kuyda 14:48

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AI companions could either be the cure to our loneliness epidemic … or humanity’s final downfall, says Eugenia Kuyda, creator of Replika — an app that allows you to create AI friends. She explores the potential of this technology to either exacerbate isolation or encourage connection, advocating for an AI whose success is driven not by clicks and s…

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Ep. 234 — Faith Tech: Connecting Your Family Worldwide 26:36

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In a world increasingly connected by technology, how can we raise daughters to use digital tools for the glory of God? In this insightful episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael and Natalie take listeners on a journey around the globe—without ever leaving home. This conversation explores how today’s Christian families can use f…

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Real Talk on Weight Loss Drugs 48:40

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We get real about weight loss drugs in this episode—no shame, no BS. Journalist Kara Baskin joins me to talk side effects, societal judgment, and the weird, wonderful, often infuriating experience of being a woman in a changing body. This isn’t about chasing skinny. It’s about reclaiming comfort, confidence, and control in a culture that tells us w…

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Ep. 233 — Leveraging Technology to Grow Your Girl’s Faith 24:50

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In a world where screens dominate and attention spans shrink, how can parents harness the power of technology for their daughter’s spiritual growth instead of against it? On this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael and Natalie explore how today’s tech tools—apps, online Bible studies, video resources, and more—can be transf…

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How Technology Is Transforming Mental Health Care in 2025 36:59

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Discover how technology is transforming mental health care with Dr. Sarah Adler, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford and CEO of Wave. Dr. Adler shares how Wave uses predictive analytics and a transdiagnostic model to deliver personalized, evidence-based care, making therapy more accessible and effective. We also explore mental he…

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It’s Giving Junior Varsity Tradwife: The Viral Pipeline Grooming Gen Z Girls 45:43

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This week, we're talking to journalist EJ Dickson of The Cut about what really happens at Turning Point USA’s Young Women’s Leadership Summit, where thousands of Gen Z girls gather to hear influencers tell them the future is feminine, submissive, and off the grid. But here’s the twist: it doesn’t look extreme. It looks aspirational. It looks like a…

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Sunday Nice Things: (RE) Committed 41:47

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Today I am dropping an episode of my new mini-series (Re) Committed here. (Re) Committed dives into stories of love lost and found again when people least expect it. This series was inspired by Christine Pride's new novel, All the Men I've Loved Again, which is based on her own second chance romance when she fell in love with the same two men in he…

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Ep. 232 — Discernment Detox: Clearing Out the Lies with Kathy Gibbens (Filter It Through a Brain Cell) 37:45

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In this weekend edition of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay welcomes Kathy Gibbens, homeschool mom and host of the insightful Filter It Through a Brain Cell podcast. Together, they dive deep into the vital skill of discernment—helping parents equip their daughters to think …

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Why are we sending critical metals to the dump? | Jeff More 8:35

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The world is heading toward a massive copper shortage that could derail the clean energy transition, says mining expert Jeff More. He shows how advanced sensing technology could get us back on the right track, drastically cutting down on the wasted materials from traditional mining and helping meet the growing demand for essential metals. Want to h…

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What is a "Conservative" Woman? | Young Women's Leadership Summit Reflection | The Sweet Tea Series 23:42

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Is the choice for women just farm or corner office? Join Ariana Guajardo on The Sweet Tea Series as she dives into the 10th annual Young Women's Leadership Summit hosted by Turning Point USA in Grapevine, Texas. Ariana reflects on the evolving role of women in the conservative movement, exploring cultural shifts, motherhood, and the balance between…

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Ep. 231 — Setting Aside Groupthink: Teaching Girls to Ask Good Questions 25:01

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In this empowering episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael and Natalie tackle a timely challenge every parent of a daughter faces: how to help her resist the pull of groupthink and peer pressure by developing strong critical thinking skills and asking thoughtful questions. From personal stories of youthful mistakes to deep refl…

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The PBS Kids Crisis: It’s Not Just About Sesame Street 40:14

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What happens when the U.S. government slashes one-third of PBS Kids' funding? Shows get canceled. Summer camps disappear. The most vulnerable kids lose access to free, educational media. Today we're talking with Sara DeWitt of PBS Kids about what Trump's recent cut what that means for shows like Daniel Tiger and Molly of Denali, and why public medi…

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Information Inoculation: Defending Against Medical Myths: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | TED Health 45:01

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Ethan Lindenberger never got vaccinated as a kid. So one day, he went on Reddit and asked a simple question: "Where do I go to get vaccinated?" The post went viral, landing Lindenberger in the middle of a heated debate about vaccination and, ultimately, in front of a US Senate committee. Less than a year later, the high school senior reports back o…

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Ep. 230 — How Open is Your Girl to New Ideas? 29:02

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In a world where information is everywhere—and answers are just a tap away—how can we equip our daughters to discern truth from fiction, wisdom from noise, and God's Word from worldly rhetoric? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael and Natalie invite listeners into a thought-provoking and laughter-filled conversation …

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The Quiet Influence and Power of Dolly Parton 50:54

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Dolly Parton might be the last thing Americans agree on. In this episode, we talk to ⁠Will Bonfiglio⁠, the WashU lecturer behind a wildly popular college course on Dolly, about how the country icon became a cultural unifier across politics, class, gender, and generations. From Dollywood to “9 to 5” to her million-dollar vaccine donation, this is a …