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Stuff Mom Never Told You

Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.

society & culture

All Episodes

10:00

Happy Hour #178: Speaking Out About Public Speaking

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/24

With an upcoming public speaking event, Anney and Samantha discuss gender differences in public speaking and theories behind why they exist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

35:41

SMNTY Classics: Marriage and Disability

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/23

In the US, there is something often called a 'marriage penalty' for people with disabilities. We dig into the very complicated and often heartbreaking details of what this is, and why the system was designed this way in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

13:18

Feminists Around the World: Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/22

Anney and Samantha sing the praises of Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt, who has done groundbreaking work in the theater world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

17:13

Monday Mini: The Benefits of Pet Ownership

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/21

Recent research suggests that pets ownership provide many benefits, including some that may be specific to women. We dig into it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

19:25

SMNTY Classics: Car Troubles?

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/19

For a long time, car troubles has been both a pickup line used by men, and a way to gatekeep women. Is that still the case? We discuss in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

45:44

The Lasting Legacy Of Lois Lane

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/18

It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's journalist Lois Lane, winning Pulitzer Prizes and exposing the evils of the world with guts, smarts and determination. Friend of the show Joey Patt swings by to shed light on the history of this Superman character, and the blueprint she left behind for other women in comics after her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

14:18

Happy Hour #177: A Call for Board Games

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/17

Board games can reveal a lot about someone. They can also be great ways to bring people together. Anney and Samantha calls on the SMNTY fam for recommendations!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

36:49

Book Club: Demystifying Disability

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/16

Emily Ladau's award-winning book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally breaks down terminology, history and allyship around disability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

22:16

Fictional Women Around the World: Charlie Cale

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/15

Human bullsh*t detector Charlie Cale is curious, kind and an absolute trouble magnet, finding herself solving multiple murders. We try to solve the truth of this Poker Face character.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

13:32

Monday Mini: The Messy World of Weight Loss Advertising

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/14

For a variety of reasons, there has been an absolute avalanche of ads for weight loss focused GLP-1s. However, a lot of them are not vetted and make a lot of unsubstantiated claims. We shine a light on what's going on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

22:15

SMNTY Classics: Gynecology and Gender

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/12

Going to the gynecologist can be a vulnerable experience, and can really hinge on the gynecologist. We talk about some gendered differences and preferences when it comes to going to the gynecologist in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

38:56

The Curse of Cassandra

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/11

In Greek mythology, Cassandra was a woman gifted, and then cursed, with foresight. Despite warning everyone about the tragedies to come, she was ignored. Modernly, this story still resonates. We talk about the history, the Cassandra complex, modern day Cassandras, and why it has such staying power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

12:13

Happy Hour #176: Accepting Help

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/10

Asking for help is one thing. What about accepting it? Where is the line when it comes to asking too much?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

49:32

SMNTY Interviews: Hillary McBride

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/09

Registered psychologist, writer, researcher and podcast host Dr. Hillary McBride has done so much work and research in the field of therapy and how people work in general. We chat about vicarious healing, psychedelics in a therapeutic setting and the power of sharing stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

11:44

Feminists Around the World: Christine Kandie

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/08

Today we're highlighting the work of indigenous and disability activist Christine Kandie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

14:53

Monday Mini: Anti-Trans Laws in the State of Georgia

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/07

Several laws just went into effect in Georgia, including the anti-trans Riley Gaines Act. We go over what it entails, and the future implications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

30:06

SMNTY Classics: Dr. TikTok

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/05

More and more people are learning about mental health - and maybe self-diagnosing - on TikTok. We dig into the good and the bad of that in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

38:06

SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 3 (Chapter 4)

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/04

Tilda confronts someone from her past who places his faith in her, and gives her the tools to save her son.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

19:18

Happy Hour #175: Gardening and Health

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/03

Samantha has started a garden. She delves into the benefits and rewards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

38:25

What's Up with WhatsApp and Privacy?

Stuff Mom Never Told You ·

2025/07/02

Bridget Todd joins us to discuss the truth about recent privacy claims from apps like WhatsApp - now owned by Meta - and other apps in a landscape where we very much need to be aware.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

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