Badass Womens Hour

Should we be protesting during Covid-19?Harriet talks to lawyer Paula Rhone-Adrien about the Black Lives Matter campaign and protests along with how we talk to our children about racism. She holds MP Laura Farris, and the Conservative party to account over their forthcoming domestic abuse bill, to ask does it go far enough and as a party are they really committed to it?Harriet speaks Dr Lisa Mosconi, who is fighting to change the medical professions understanding of Alzhiemers and gender, plus one of the UK’s most senior nurses, Elizabeth Anionwu shares her life story.For information on your host you can click on the link below:Harriet MinterIf you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Black Lives Matter. Harriet explores why this is a message that needs to be heard, learnt and acted upon.Harriet opens this week's podcast in reference to Keedron Bryant's Video "I Just Want To Live" which you can find here.Joining Harriet to have this extremely important conversation following the death of George Flyod is Martha Awojobi and presenter Scarlette Douglas.Martha works for Charity So White she discuss' the crucial importance of dismantling white supremacy and why white people need to be educated on systemic racism. And Scarlette addresses the racism in our justice system, police force and even our health service, highlighting that minority groups are affected in higher numbers from COVID19 than white people. Both guests also talk about the effect of sharing videos and content that highlight racist actions on social media and whether this is a good or harmful thing.For information on your host you can click on the link below:Harriet MinterIf you want to get in touch you can find us on all the soci

Why has is taken a global pandemic for us to address the lack of attention paid to minority groups and women in health-care and medical testing?Harriet talks to Rosie Duffield MP how spoke up at PMQ about the lack of women fronting the Coronavirus briefings, why so far, are we only seeing men deliver the daily information? Rosie thinks this is unacceptable,Harriet's second guest is Clare Seal the lady behind the popular instagram account "My Frugal Year". Originally started as a way for "a few hundred followers to shout at her if she sent too much" 54'000 followers later Clare's honesty about her financial situation seems to have struck a chord, as she opens us about the reality (that many of us face) of being in substantial amounts of debt. Martin Lewis move over there's a new badass money saver in town.For information on your host you can click on the link below:Harriet MinterIf you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head he

 Harriet’s first guest is Anneliese Dodds, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer. The pair discuss the governments plan for “reopening” our society including children returning to school and Anneliese’s views on this.Harriet questions Anneliese on being the first female shadow chancellor of the ex checker, the changes she has seen with women in parliament and how she is aiming to work to lower inequalities that several different ares of our society face, now so more than ever.Author Adele Parks joins Harriet to discuss her brand new book. Friend of the show Adele has been busy writing a book a year for the past 20 years! And this years novel is “Just My Luck” about strong family friendships and how an unsuspected lottery win can drive a rift between life long friends.For information on your host you can click on the link below:Harriet MinterIf you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com

It's deeper than a few nice instagram quotes, Harriet looks at positive psychology as a powerful tool to help during lockdown.Harriet talks to Ruth Cooper Dickson a Positive Psychology Practitioner and founder of Champs Wellbeing Consultants, about the real in's and out's of what positive psychology is and how it aids our mental health and overall wellbeing. Ruth gives some sage advice on why a lot of us maybe be feeling increased anxiety as we enter this new stage of lockdown and tips to help us adjust and accept. As the Ladies explain this area of wellbeing goes a lot deeper than a few nice "instagram-able" quotes on staying positive, explaining it's more about learning to sit with our emotions and learning to accept both the dark and the light. Get in touch with Ruth or follow her on social media Twitter:https://twitter.com/ruthiecoops?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorChamps Consultants: https://champsconsult.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruth.cooperdickson/?hl=enFor i

Harriet and Natalie shine a bit of light on loneliness and why dating during lockdown might not be the best idea!Author and Podcaster from Baggage Reclaim Natalie Lue joins Harriet to talk emotions and relationships during the current lockdown restrictions, how to deal with feeling of loneliness and why they may be arising in the first place.They also talk about pandemic dating, from zoom dinner date to a socially distanced walk Natalie suggests that this could be the perfect time for serial daters to take a set back and revaluate their love life. You can find Natalie's podcast and blog through the links below:https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/the-baggage-reclaim-sessions-podcast/https://www.baggagereclaim.co.uk/list-of-posts/For information on your host you can click on the link below:Harriet MinterIf you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy

It's okay you really can swerve that run 5k nomination.....Harriet's second guest of this new look badass woman's hour podcast is Personal Trainer Ban Has.She delivers a bit of health and fitness realness, the ladies have an honest and open chat about the impact that lockdown can have on both our physical and mental health, there's no "should's" or "could's" of quarantine fitness here. However the pair discuss what wellness looks like for them at the minute and the reality of the current up's and down's everyone is feeling, everything from the days you want to walk, the days you want to run, or the days you just want to have a brownie and call it a day!For information on your host you can click on the link below:Harriet MinterIf you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two experts on home working discus the reality that is working through a pandemic.Joining Harriet this week is Anna Codrea-Rado and Tiffany Philippou the two hosts from the "Is This Working" Podcast, Tiffany Philippou, a writer and Anna a journalist, both specialising in working life are the perfect pair to share some advice on how to adjust working life with everything that is going on in the world right now.The ladies give some tips on how to create a positive home work environment, and touch on the emotional impact of this time and the reality of working during a pandemic, despite everything you might be seeing of people's isolation inspiration projects, working during this time can be hard, and that's OK!Despite this Anna and Tiffany offer some words of wisdom around creating some routine and structure within your day that may bring some comfort and normality at a time when we don't have a lot of control over the wider world.For information on your host you can click on the link below:Harriet MinterIf you

Brining a bit of light and laughter into your podcast feed as Harriet look's back over some of the best badass women of 2019.This week Harriet is providing some light and of course badass relief in amongst all of the current Covid-19 content, by delving back into the badass woman’s hour back catalogue to share some highlights from the past four years and to showcase amazing conversations and guests who can offer some insight and inspiration in our current climateGabby Edlin from Bloody Good Period explains how she went from asking for a few donations of period protection whilst volunteering in a refuge centre to having thousands of pads and tampons in her home ready to donate to setting up the campaign. She is joined by Meredith from Ooh la la Macarons together they're discussing their collaboration, more info here.And the two amazing ladies from The Midult giving all women hope that mid life is brilliant, if not a bit messy. Their website empowers women through humour, connection and community sharing all th

Sick of Covid-19 chat? Harriet is looking back over some of the best badass women of 2019.This week Harriet is providing some light and of course badass relief in amongst all of the current Covid-19 content, by delving back into the badass woman’s hour back catalogue to share some highlights from the past four years and to showcase amazing conversations and guests who can offer some insight and inspiration in our current climateThe two incredible women this week are comedian and author Sofie Hagen who is discussing fat liberation and the societal structures that she is trying to break down in her book “Happy Fat”. And relationship expert Natalie Lue who was discussing with the ladies how to have a healthy view on monogamy, the sort of conversations we should be establishing in our relationships to ensure everyone is on the page.For information on your host you can follow the link below:Harriet Minter If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd f

Stuck on how to keep your kids learning and entertained now the schools are closed, or just want some hope for the future look no further!Harriet speaks to people from all over the country about their feelings surrounding the current Covid-19 situation in the UK. Harriet and her guests (not in the studio for obvious reasons) will be offering much-needed advice, solace and a reminder that as a nation we are all in this together.Carina White of Dope Black Mum’s is talking to Harriet about why is racism stopping black people from swimming and the myth that’s causing this. And also they discuss how she and her daughter are dealing with the school closure and the anxiety around the risk to an elderly family member. Also talking about being at home with the kids is author Katherine May who has now been thrown back into the homeschooling schedule, she tells Harriet how she will be coping this time round. And Anita Cleare child development expert is walking parents and carers throug

Having tummy troubles but too embarrassed to talk about it? Meet the lady who is banashing the shame around all things loo-related.Lottie Drynan is living with IBS and her well known instagram account Tummy Diaries has been avnodcating and sharing information on IBS. She started her instagram to share how she was navigating the early days of her diagnosis and how it changed her day to day to from toilet trips to the food she was eating including the ins and outs her “low fod map” diet.Harriet and Carrie also open up about their own issues with IBS and IBD. Lottie talks about how she dealt with understanding how to adjust her life and mind set to ease her symptoms. Says her openness online also helped her close friends and family to be more open to the topic and not feel shame.For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet MinterNatalie CampbellEmma Sexton If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podc

Can the coronavirus outbreak create community, and lots of babies? The Badass ladies find out.Harriet and her special co-hosts this week, Carrie Grant and Sarah Mulindwa talk to Vic Goddard headmaster of Passmores Academy who is working to help children who receive free school meals during the coronavirus school ban. Hear what Vic is doing to make sure that if schools do close due to the Coronavirus families who nee this support still receive it despite their children not being in school. The ladies talk about the impact that coronavirus will have on different areas of our community and what the government’s advice thus far means for them, as well as what can we do as a community to help those of us who need it most, people who may feel lonely whilst self isolating and those who may experienced elevated levels of anxiety.And joining them in the studio is Dr Karen Gurney aka The Sex Doctor.Karen is a clinical psychologist that specialises in sex, she is helping people with their sexual problems and dissat

The Badass Woman's Hour line up is changing forever, hear as the ladies get nostalgic and share some highlights for the last time.A faithful listener of four years, Emma's Mum jumps on the phone to wish everyone well on their next ventures after their final show and share some love!Sophie Walker former of the Women's Equality party and now, author! Friend of the show Sophie tells Harriet, Emma and Nat about the journey of writing her book "5 Rules for Rebellion" which is out now. The ladies talk how to handle the world and all of the things that may feel overwhelming in the current state of society, being an activist and learning to pick yourself up and dust yourself off and rejoin the march.And Harriet, Emma and Natalie get reflective, looking back at some highlights from the past four years of the show. However this is not the end of Badass Womens Hour, Harriet will be taking the lead and will be joined by guest hosts next week!For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet MinterNat

This will be one of two final instalments of Badass Womans Hour as we know it! Emma and Natalie are moving onto new adventures and Harriet will be going it solo from now on. So here's a whole hour and half of badass chat!On this final Badass Womans Hour show with the original line up of wonderful ladies, they're talking the eradication of tampon tax, falling, water and sisterhood!The first guests are Laura and Nicky, two inspiring woman both living with terminal cancer who have started a support group for women fighting cancer, secondary sisters. They share what this means for day to day life and why they were inspired to create this support network.So Natalie is off to a new job, she will be the new CEO of Belu Water, however before she leaves the show she invited the current CEO into the studio Karen Lynch, explains how the company is looking at the environmental impact of our water use and how they can change and create positive disruption in the industry.Amy Peake is the founder of Loving Humanity who pro

What is the key to having a very happy vagina? Find out in this weeks extra bits.This week the Badass ladies welcome back friend of the show, Mika Simmons.Mika founded The Lady Garden after she lost her mother to ovarian cancer, she describes her mother as a trailblazer and a strong feminist, so it saddened her to think that her mother didn't know the symptoms of a gynaecological cancer. The Lady Garden is a foundation aiming to change the way we talk about female health, to educate women and men on types of cancer that are harder to diagnose and Mika says "Even though women’s health has improved a lot the symptoms are not often spoken about".And the ladies talk all things Happy Vaginas, Mika is the host of The Happy Vagina podcast where she and her array of guests talk aboutchampioning women’s bodies, our esteem around our bodies, sex and of course, vaginas!For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet MinterNatalie CampbellEmma Sexton If you want to get in touch you can find us

This weeks guest is the Incredible Alexandra Adams who is the UK's first deaf blind medical student, she shares her experience of medical school and the reaction she has had from fellow students and colleagues.Hear Alex's story of what inspired her to want to be a doctor, and the journey that she has been on with her own medical issues that have given her a wealth of life experience and wisdom on life and death, Alex is truly inspiring.As mental health awareness becomes ever more ingrained into our society a recent study shows that people living with mental health issues such as schizophrenia are experiencing increased discrimination.Jo Loughran from the campaign Time to Change is in the studio to explain why, and what needs to be done to share the acceptance of all mental health issues, not just depression and anxiety.Time to change is aiming to change the way we think about mental health, as Jo explains this has to start with the media and their depiction of the types of mental health that are commonly disc

It's all about sex this week, staying safe and having badass sex obviously!In the studio this week is Sarah Mulindwa, Nurse and host of "Sex Clinic" on E4The ladies talk about how the generations views and openness about sex differs, and the growth of sex education resources now, meaning teenagers are far more well informed, and telling children about their bodies early in a way they can understand and feel comfortable.Sarah explains some of the issues she deals with on Sex-clinic, STI's and giving advice and reassurance. Sex clinic is on E4 10pm Sunday nights.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meet two women who are changing the way that things are done... in two completely different sectors.Margret Heffernan is a businesswomen and author with some interesting views to share.Margret's new book "Unchartered" is looking at how accurate finical forecasting is, and how leadership can be changed to better business large and small.When we see large companies release their “10 year plan” Margret says that a lot of this is propaganda “Just trying to eat our minds” hear why!Margret, Harriet, Emma and Amanda analyse what factors really made a leader successful and how historically we have based leadership skills on male norms. The ladies discuss how we can make leadership more feminine and how this would change things?Sairish Hussain Is a Phd student and first time author, she has written the first multi generational fiction about a Muslim family, "Family Tree" she has had brilliant success with the novel which she started to write during her Masters qualification.Sairish explains to Harriet,

Valentines Day, marketing overload or day of genuine love and appreciation?Harriet, Emma and Natalie are joined by Charly Lester, founder of Lumen dating app, she's sharing her views of Valentines Day, what we should all really be doing on the day of love.And the ladies Discus the idea of cuffing season? And talk about how are dating apps helping and hindering our love lives and possibly making us more socially awkward in the dating world. And is "Galentines Day" a lovely way to celebrate with your friends or another way marketing is tricking us into keep on spending regardless of our relationship status?For information on all your hosts you can click on their names:Harriet MinterNatalie CampbellEmma Sexton If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshrAnd for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.