Badass Womens Hour

From the dazzling heights of the solar system to the intimacies of our homes, sharing space is the macro-focus of this week’s episode. The first British person in space was a woman, not a joke, just a fact! The legendary Helen Sharman joins Harriet this week for an electric conversation about how she got into the space industry, the feeling of being in space and the future, including walking on Mars!Also joining Harriet is Jill Hopper, author of ‘The Mahogany Pod’. Now in later years of life, Jill’s book details the heart-wrenching experience of losing her boyfriend in her 20s. Jill and her partner met while living in a shared house, and Jill explains the grief, the lessons, and the feeling of losing a partner at such a young age. Books and podcasts mentioned:The Mahogany Pod, by Jill Hopper WFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today’s world of social media, you can find yourself more exposed than ever. Hear Harriet discusses the rise in stalking over lockdown with Suky Basker of the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, in this chat you'll learn about how the current pandemic is feeding into people’s unhealthy online obsessions. Also, Harriet touches on International Women’s Day, the recent disappearance of Sarah Everard, and handles a listener question about being too tired to fight the good fight. Can the kids not do it?Trigger warning: missing women/women being abducted. Presenter - Harriet Minter - @harrietminterGuest - Suky Bhaker - @bhakersukyFor support on issues discussed in this episode visit The Suzy Lamplugh Trust: www.suzylamplugh.org  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Parenting styles have been seriously tested by the pandemic, but just how much recognition are mother’s getting for bearing the brunt of child-rearing? Harriet dissects a complex issue with the help of author Nell Frizell, whose new book “The Panic Years” gives light to a shared, late 20’s/early 30’s experience that has remained unspoken. Also, Harriet gives a listener her top tips on how to manage working from home, even when your space isn’t making work feel at home.Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuests: Nell Frizzell - @NellFrizzellBooks and podcasts mentioned:The Panic Years, by Nell FrizzellWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Got friends you’d rather not see after lockdown’s over? Harriet dives into a tough question from a listener with a friend they’d rather not meet on June 21, or ever again!  Plus, award-winning music artist and author Guvna B joins Harriet for a beautiful discussion on his new book “Unspoken”, toxic masculinity, dealing with emotions, and fatherhood. Oh, and yeah, and we are talking all things #FreeBritney! To have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuests: Sam Walker - @GuvnaB Books and podcasts mentioned:The Loss Tapes podcast, by Guvna BUnspoken (Toxic Masculinity and How I Faced the Man Within the Man), by Guvna BWFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The road to becoming your true self is a long one, and this week's guests, Emma Goswell and Sam Walker, run a podcast-now-book that chronicles a tough experience for many - coming out. Harriet hears how Emma and Sam launched their podcast, 'Coming Out Stories'; how their new book came to be, and how coming out is about letting those you care about know exactly who you are. Similarly, Harriet tackles a tough listener problem about how stifling moving back home with your parents can be and shares her views on the balance between privacy, public identity and pregnancy faced by Meghan Markle.To have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail harriet.minter@gmail.com Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinterGuests: Sam Walker - @WalkerSam and Emma Goswell - @emmagoswellBooks and podcasts mentioned:Coming Out Stories podcastComing Out Stories Personal Experiences of Coming Out from Across the LGBTQ+ Spectrum, by Emma Goswell and Sam Walker WFH (Working From Home),

Parenthood changes our lives forever, and author Nikesh Shukla joins Harriet to discuss how his experience of fatherhood, mixed with the loss of his mother, inspired his new book, ‘Brown Baby’. Also, Harriet dives into whether going freelance is the best option for you, and why a job is not a gift. Plus, we dissect the age-old notion that women talk too much in meetings, and yes, *that* Handforth Parish Council meeting.Presenter: Harriet Minter - https://twitter.com/HarrietMinterGuest: Nikesh Shukla - https://twitter.com/nikeshshuklaBooks mentioned: Brown Baby: A Memoir of Race, Family and Home, by Nikesh Shukla. The Good Immigrant, by Nikesh Shukla. Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race, by Reni Eddo-Lodge.In The End, It Was All About Love, by Musa OkwongaWFH (Working From Home): How to build a career you love when you’re not in the office, by Harriet Minter  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can we talk about masturbation on Instagram?In this episode Harriet talks about female pleasure and the embarrassment around talking about masturbation.Trey Anthony is the badass of the week, Harriet chats to her about the power of self love, both physical and emotional, finding her way back to herself after a failed relationship and what to do when things just don’t work out the way you planned it.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Produced by Jamaal Babb and Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You are what you wear?Jolie and Emma are the Badasses of the week taking on huge missions and making a massive difference. In this episode Harriet speaks to a listener who is desperate to go back to work as their housemates are driving them mad - she shares her tips on how to survive working from home. Plus Harriet declares Davina McCall her icon of the week and addresses the issue of age appropriate clothes. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Produced by Jamaal Babb and Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Learning to see thing from other’s points of view?In this episode Harriet looks at why working women are putting themselves through hell because employers don’t understand the furlough scheme. Plus how the Northern Irish Government is completely failing women on abortion laws. Alexandra Heminsley is our Badass of the week and Harriet speaks to her about her new book of ‘Somebody to love’ which recounts the events of her life after falling pregnant. From sexual assault to her husband transitioning to woman when their child was just a few months old. Her stories show how we can all learn to see things from others points of view and be more empathetic. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Produced by Jamaal Babb and Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/pri

Home schooling while working from home!It’s a new year, so its out with the old and in with the new, so say hello to the new format… Harriet Minter presents: The Bad Ass Women’s hour!In this episode Harriet looks at mental health in young women during Lockdown and some new Netflix shows that are causing controversy, especially around home birth, plus theres a little bit of Sex and the City talk. Bryony Gordon is our Bad Ass of the week and Harriet speaks to her about the guilty of feeling ok during Lockdown, what happens when everyone else is struggling but you’re feeling alright?Plus Harriet shares some advise on how to home school your children while working from home - tough job!If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Jamaal Babb or http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com

The brand new release day is now Wednesdays. Harriet Minter gives you the lowdown.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Dry January on the horizon, Holly Whitaker shares with Harriet her journey of ditching the booze from her new book "Quit Like A Woman". Plus find out how Irish law now protects women on the internet.Just before Christmas, Ireland passed a law that makes the internet safer for women. Hear from 3 women on how sexual harassment online can have a severe impact on women, and how Irish laws now make it illegal to film and distributing a sex tape without consent. Dr Cliona Saidlear (Exec Director of the Rape Crisis Network Ireland) explains the law and how it is protecting women now. Journalist Alexandra Ryan shares her experience when a personal moment was filmed and distributed unbeknownst to her. And Mandu Reid from The Women's Equality Party looks at how online sexual harassment can still be an issue.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.comFind out more about Holly Whitaker

Because one Christmas treat just isn't enough. The Badass Women's Hour team are back with another dose of the best bits from 2020. Bringing you some empowerment and some reflection to end the year. Harriet chats with Dolly Alderton about men and the ghosting culture, plus she is joined by Layla Saad to discuss to be an actual ally and the ongoing importance around the Black Lives Matter movement. See you in 2021.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Jamaal Babb for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Christmas gift from The Badass Women's hour team. Join us as we look back over some of our best bits from 2020. Brining you some wisdom and joy to end the year. In part 1 we look back at Harriet's chat with coach, Natalie Lue, who spoke about managing loneliness, which through these troublesome times is something we can all doing with a recap. Plus, as Christmas is all about the joy of a new birth, we look back at Hannah and Jake Graf's beautiful story.Part 2 will be available on December 27th.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Jamaal Babb for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you cope with grief in 2020? Why are prisons filling with women? And how is the non-profit "Black Girls Hike" impacting the great outdoors?This week, Harriet welcomes author and journalist Catherine Meyer to discuss her new book "Good Grief", inspired by her personal experience of loss during the unprecedented time of COVID19. Rhiane Fatinikun dives into Black Girls Hike, a social media storm that’s turned into a non-profit that’s focused on improving diversity, learning, education around the great outdoors for people of colour. Olivia Rope, executive director of Penal Reform International, wraps things up with a compelling discussion on the global rise of female prisoners. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com  Edited by Jamaal Babb for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. &n

This week, Harriet is joined by Becka Hudson to discuss the issues faced by victims of sexual assault within the justice system. Gabby Edlin breaks down the necessity of free period products, the journey to making this a reality, and how products can be improved to become more environmentally friendly. Rounding things off is Christa Parravani, an American-based author whose new book describes her experience with the abortion process, or the lack of, in West Virginia, and recounts her realisations of motherhood, activism and the future.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Jamaal Babb for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet is joined by Dr Vanessa Gash about why men feel upset when their female partners get paid more than them. Amanda Prowse and her son Josh Hartley speak about their relationship with both each other and depression. Plus Riva Lehrer, American writer and painter talks about spina bifida and rethinking what our bodies mean. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week’s episode is a little different, we’ve looked back at some of our favourite interviews over the past few months and picked a couple to re-share with you, because some interviews are just to good to only share once. Here is Harriet chatting to Florence Given, Matt Haig and Alexandra Wilson. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2020, a year like no other and now Joe Biden is President of America. In this week's episode Harriet speaks to callers on her Talk Radio Show about what the election results mean for them and for women across the Globe.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Boris Johnson announced we were going back into Lockdown so Harriet asked Dr Hannah Barrham-Brown to tells us about her point of view as an NHS doctor along looking at the stats about why women are more likely to contract Covid-19 and how scary really they are. Plus Deborah James reminds us how important it is to continue to use the healthcare system and get things checked if you’re worried about your health. If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.