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Women Are Mad

Women Are Mad

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Here at WAM, our mission is Making Feelings Fashionable. For all time, women have been called hysterical, crazy and 'over' emotional. We teach you that your emotions are in fact your superpower. Starting from the launchpad of anger, the most taboo of feelings for women. Each week, psychotherapist Jennifer Cox and writer Salima Saxton invite a brilliant woman to talk about what makes them mad, and come to understand that our feelings are our compass and rocket fuel. With the Women Are Mad pod ...
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myFace, myStory

Dina Zuckerberg, myFace

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myFace's Dina Zuckerberg hosts a monthly broadcast and podcast series with interviews and roundtable discussions from the craniofacial community. myFace, myStory aims to help educate the public about craniofacial differences and what those with facial differences deal with as individuals and as a community. Sharing these stories will enable those within the community to feel empowered by letting them know they are not alone and that their voices are heard.
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To wrap up our eighth season, we're joined by the campaigning legend who is Mother Pukka AKA journalist Anna Whitehouse. Anna's story is one familiar to many. She too was trapped in the impossible reality of juggling motherhood and professional life, and one day decided enough was enough. She founded the online platform Mother Pukka for people who …
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Our guest today is the infectiously inspiring TV presenter and celebrity baker Briony May Williams. The first visibly disabled baker on The Great British Bake Off, Briony has gone on to become an established BBC star. She's also a dedicated champion of disability charities, from Reach to Children In Need. We talk today about the initial discomfort …
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GAM's guest today is the ground-breaking author of young adult fiction, Sophie Jo. Whose most recent book, 'Red Flags' was published in February this year. Sophie Jo is passionate about helping teens understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, and explores these themes through the characters in her novels. Join GAM's own …
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Our guest today is the OG firestarter: Shannon Watts, founder of the largest grassroots organisation in the US, Moms Demand Action. From her initial Facebook post the day after the Sandy Hooks massacre, to a membership of 11 million, Shannon has been campaigning for public safety measures to protect people from gun violence since 2012. A true force…
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Today, Jen accompanies the Labour MP Stella Creasy on a voyage through the thorny topics of women's body rights, expressing emotion at work, and the Tom Hardy small screen deficit. Tune in for a vital exploration of the hottest issues of the day... JOIN CLUB WAM ON PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING BUY JEN'S TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR…
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Helen-Marie is an angel. And she's a therapist. She's a therapeutic angel, who's book Choose You: Gentle Words To Help You Heal And Grow brings acres of calm and reassurance, helping you set boundaries and understand your emotions more clearly. She's been a firm friend and champion of the pod for a while now, so we were thrilled to finally coax her…
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Julie Mae Cohen is the master of feminist revenge fantasy. Today, Jen is without Salima's steadying influence, and goes fairly rogue - 'inviting' Julie to take a turn around the more chaotic borders of WAM's garden. Where they 'enjoy' sights which include the spooky (and hilarious?!) realms of the afterlife, a light smattering of politics and the s…
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GAM is back, with our very own and very exceptional Bea Harmston steering that majestic ship on behalf of our younger listeners. Today, she speaks to the phenomenal Jasmine Isa Qureshi - intersectional writer, activist and ecologist, whose combination of philosophical thought and care for nature is at the forefront of all of their work. What an inc…
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Adele Parks is the woman you'll want beside you for every major life event. And even every minor one. She's WAM to the core, and we revel in her wisdom and worldview. Thank you Adele, for your wit and warmth. And for bringing us your sensational new book Our Beautiful Mess (you might have read it by now, as it was an INSTANT Sunday Times Bestseller…
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The WAM Fam is reunited! There's quite a lot of excitement back at base about this, admittedly. But we're maybe even more excited about our guest: the brilliant Otegha Uwagba — bestselling author, culture journalist, and Grazia columnist. Otegha is the author of Little Black Book: A Toolkit for Working Women - a career guide which became a cult cla…
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In this episode, Esther Coren talks frankly about how she's handled rejection, ego-death and learning to accept advice. It's a rich, rewarding share and you won't be disappointed! And, if you can't get enough of Esther after gorging on her writerly reveals, you can now indulge in her debut novel, 'Well, This Is Awkward'... JOIN CLUB WAM ON PATREON …
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WAM Series 8 has landed! And we couldn't think of anyone better to celebrate with, than disco queen Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Come join the listen-party, as Sophie takes us on a journey through her emotional life landscape - pausing for reflection at key chapters, from her childhood and younger years navigating the music industry, all the way through to…
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In this episode of myFace, myStory, host Dina Zuckerberg sits down with filmmaker Joseph Lingad and actor Corey Taylor for a conversation about visibility, vulnerability, and self-acceptance. Joseph shares how his personal experiences living with a facial difference inspired his upcoming documentary Don't Look Away, exploring representation and sti…
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WAM is winding up for summer... but not before we bring you one final book recomm! Kate Muir is a powerhouse. Following her 7 year span as chief film critic of The Times, and authoring three novels, she turned her hand to campaign film making. If the Davina menopause documentaries changed your life, this woman is who you need to thank. She now brin…
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BONUS EPISODE ALERT! We had SUCH a great time with this awesome duo. Jinty and Lou of Womenkind Collective have been podcasting since the pandemic. We've loved them longtime, and the convo we were so excited to have with them didn't disappoint! Together, we roam around such hot topics as the man-heavy travel show industry, falling over in public an…
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Continuing WAM Book Season... Our guest for today became known originally for her modelling career, after competing in the final of the Miss Wales Beauty Pageant. Once it emerged that nude pictures of her had been used to con money out of men all over the world, Davies used the talent she’d cultivated as a then broadcaster to trace the impact in he…
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WAM is a happy home to many great writer pals, which is why we wanted to honour the tradition properly ahead of the summer, and bring you a month-long special to prep you for a season of great reads! We're kicking off with US author Christine Murphy and her debut novel, Notes On Surviving The Fire, described by The New Yorker as having: 'A thriller…
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Stella Duffy OBE is a without doubt a household name - whether you know her through her countless theatre productions or novels, or through her activism. What she brings to this conversation is deeply personal however, sharing her experiences of illness, her struggle to have children, and how she's come to know herself through the existential psych…
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Whether you have an actual sister or not (and whatever your relationship may be. Or not) we think you're gonna love this one. Here at WAM, women's relationships are our obsession and specialty. And you're here, so we suspect you feel similarly. Pull up a pew as we delicately adjust our crinolines n bonnets (sharpening the pen knives under our petti…
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Dr Charlotte Proudman is a fearless defender of women and children's rights in the family court. She's also made a name outside the courts, having to defend herself in the face of attempts by some in her profession to shut her down personally. In this episode, Charlotte speaks to the ways the legal system punishes women - including Charlotte hersel…
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Today, we bring you a half term special on maternal rage. Jen is solo parenting WAM today, and is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Caroline Boyd. Caroline specialises in supporting parents - from pregnancy to childbirth... and beyond. Caroline is the author of Mindful New Mum, and her published research explores mothers' experiences of intrusive …
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On this month's episode of myFace, myStory, host Dina Zuckerberg speaks with award-winning actor, presenter, and disability advocate Adam Pearson. From standout roles in A Different Man and Under The Skin to his upcoming portrayal of Joseph Merrick in the film adaptation of The Elephant Man, Adam shares how he's using storytelling to challenge ster…
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Ever been stabbed in the back by a friend? This listener has, and she's written to The Bureau to tell us all about it. Tune in to get our take on betrayal (was she EVER a real friend?) and closure (is it good or terrible?) JOIN CLUB WAM ON PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING BUY JEN'S TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR : OUT NOW IN PAPERBACK!! …
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Today, we talk about grief - in all of its stages and strange forms. With none other than the really fantastic Stacey Heale, whose husband Greg Gilbert died three years ago. For a show about death, there's a lot of laughter. And some tears. But you've come to expect no less, of course. Stacey talks us deftly through parenting, money worries, though…
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Do you think, alongside the ever-controversial Jen, that it's possible to healthily hate your parents? Or even strongly dislike them? Or are you with Salima, who struggles to liberate herself using such sturdy, Freudian-driven language? Let's help make up your mind! Join us as we kick off the first (admittedly fairly shambolic) Bureau de WAM of thi…
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Cariad Lloyd is a legend. Pure and simple. From Griefcast to Austentatious, she cares for our every emotion. Kicking off WAM Series 7!! Cariad talks about being treated like a small, cute woman; how she feels her anger is both a blessing and a curse. And whether some people just do feel more strongly than others. Cariad's beautiful new book dealing…
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On this month's myFace, myStory podcast, host Dina Zuckerberg speaks with Paige Lauren Billiot, a birthmark advocate, model, and film producer redefining beauty standards. Based in LA, Paige uses her platform to create representation for those with facial differences, celebrating her birthmark as her superpower. Featured in Harper's Bazaar, Sevente…
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The problem with Elif Shafak is that she is too acclaimed, her work too numerous and celebrated, and her personal cause too elevated to begin to capture in one limited introduction. You will no doubt own at least one of her 13 books, in at least one of the 57 languages they've been translated into. You may also be eagerly awaiting the April paperba…
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Join Bea for Ep 5 of GAM, as she brings you her utterly inspirational convo with award-winning feminist photographer, educator and speaker Eliza Hatch. Eliza heads up the ground breaking Cheer Up Luv project, which confronts taboos around sexual assault, foregrounds the voices of sexual assault survivors, and fuels awareness of society's chronic mi…
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Stylist magazine stands out in a market saturated by media which plays on women's insecurities to, basically, get them to buy stuff. We have forever loved it for its unwaveringly feminist bedrock, and determination to bring us what we actually need to see. Visionary editor-in-chief, Lisa Smosarski, has been steering the Stylist ship since its very …
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Sarah Pappalardo was named one of Time Magazine's '23 People Who Are Changing What's Funny Right Now' and Rolling Stone's '50 Funniest People Right Now.' You'll know them best as the co-founder of satirical women's magazine Reductress. As well as for co-authoring 'How To Win At Feminism' and 'How To Stay Positive When The World is Ending.' Today, w…
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Do you love Drunk Women Solving Crime? Do you love WAM? Then you're gonna love this ep! JEN IS TOURING HER BOOK IN THE USA!! ENQUIRE ABOUT CALIFORNIA EVENTS JOIN CLUB WAM ON PATREON BUY JEN'S TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ENQUIRE ABOUT LOW COST 1:1 AND GROUP COACHING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Today, we ride the buses with writer and journalist Emma Forrest, and find out just how healing and creative that experience can be. As well as potentially brutal and alarmingly shaming. Like life, in a nutshell. No stone is left unturned, as we talk trauma bonding through sex, and what it meant to be a teenage journalist in Cool Britannia. Emma Fo…
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On this month's myFace, myStory podcast, host Dina Zuckerberg is joined by Adele Capitella-Liu, a retired NYC teacher and a passionate advocate for the facial difference community. Diagnosed with Parry-Romberg Syndrome and having faced the challenges of breast cancer, Adele shares how her personal experiences have shaped her journey of resilience a…
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Mary Mandefield is a presenter, journalist and creative, who holds up a torch for finding your voice, and has never let imposter syndrome hold her back. Through her community 'Making Moves' (which helps other creatives access the tools to navigate the media industry) Mary embodies the idea that we rise by lifting others. In this episode, Mary's inc…
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It's no exaggeration to say that Suzy Reading will get you through the hellscape that is this UK winter. She's written 9 books and counting, including the magical new Self-Care For Winter. Suzy, a chartered psychologist, weaves her special expertise as a yoga teacher and personal trainer through her approach to REAL self-care. And we at WAM are fev…
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Julia Raeside is one of WAM's favourite people. As well as being a print and broadcast journalist of acclaim, she is our in-house translator of male missteps. You may yourself have enjoyed her clarification of statements by the likes of Dave Grohl and Neil Gaiman. Today, we're especially excited to tell you that her incredibly on-point, incredibly …
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Here at WAM, we love nothing more than losing ourselves in a big convo about emotion. And now, we've decided to share some of those chats with you. Throughout the next couple of series, we'll be serving you up our DEEP DIVES into different feelings, joined by some of our fave people. We're kicking off with JEALOUSY, and we invited fabulous Friend-O…
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It's not often that we're BOTH rendered tearful. We are today. But we're also floored with awe and inspiration. This woman has DONE IT. We're also not exaggerating when we say, her clothes will change your life. JEN IS TOURING HER BOOK IN THE USA!! ENQUIRE ABOUT CALIFORNIA EVENTS JOIN CLUB WAM on Patreon BUY JEN'S TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK O…
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This episode of GAM is one of pure hope. Noga Levy-Rapoport is a climate activist, organiser and communicator. Beginning her activism career aged only 17, she has since had a leading role in global climate protests, strikes and other events. One reason the patriarchy succeeds is because it slices younger and older generations of women apart. This b…
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Is anyone here really, really struggling this Jan? Is anyone finding it difficult to retain perspective, and not spiral?? Judging by our listener DMs, you're certainly not alone if so. This week, Bureau de WAM attends to the trickiness of comparing yourself to friends on the socials... what that does to our poor blitzed brains. And what we can try …
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It's 2025, and we're back with NO resolutions, other than to help you all as much as we possibly can. Who better to welcome you joyously into the New Year New WAM fold, than the glorious Maria McErlane, who has just revealed will be restarting her co-hosting with Graham Norton on their brand new podcast... Thank GOD! Maria is a true WAM icon. You'l…
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If your Christmas feels very far from a Richard Curtis movie, Bureau de WAM is here to assist. We're not addressing the devastating housing crisis here. Nor the way many people in our society are terrified of where their next meal might be coming from, or how to live with the black mould their landlord refuses to tackle. We're also not talking abou…
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Solana Lord-Baptiste AKA ssolana is a musician, content creator and activist. From recording TikToks in her bedroom during lockdown, to now interviewing people at protests as well as writing and producing music, she pours love and empathy into everything she does. Today, she talks to GAM host Bea about everything from body hair to the pressures of …
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Today is all about hidden meanings. And who better to discuss these with than brilliant Woman of Comedy, Jessica Fostekew. Tune in if you'd like to think more about the significance of a blocked doorway, or learn how to hold three fingers up at the world... JOIN CLUB WAM or even just BUY US A COFFEE BUY JEN'S TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE…
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Today, we're thinking about what it feels like when the men in our lives - however 'nice' they are - just can't fully get what it is to have been born into our bodies. And what it's been to navigate the world in these bodies. From childhood, through to steering our way through a sexist universe. Even just a 'benignly' sexist universe. Whatever the …
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We're back for Series 6! And to celebrate, we're joined by the BAFTA nominated documentary film maker and co-host of the award winning podcast Brown Girls Do it Too, Poppy Jay. We cover a lot in this one, and it's extra specially long. Our season debut treat to you! JOIN CLUB WAM or BUY US A COFFEE BUY JEN'S TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE …
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In this season finale special, Jen caught up with Jennie Wetter in Washington DC. Jennie has headed up the Repros Fight Back initiative at the Population Institute for over 15 years, where she fights daily for reproductive health and rights. Today, our Jen invites her to share her feelings about where we are now, on the eve of a second Trump admini…
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When you're sunk in despondence and despair, is there anything both more comforting and more motivating than an internationally-lauded author dispensing pearls of gold? Kate Mosse's practical and sage approach towards the quest for equality is just the antidote for these bleak times. Tune in for robust and dynamic inspiration to galvanise your own …
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As holiday season looms, how many of us will find ourselves under pressure to spend time with difficult relatives? On Dear WAM this week, we're honoured to receive expert advice from Sunday Times Bestselling author and host of podcast Motherkind, Zoe Blaskey. JOIN CLUB WAM or even just BUY US A COFFEE BUY JEN'S TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF T…
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