Podcast Episodes

SMNTY Classics: The Mothers of Gynecology

J. Marion Sims is hailed as the father of gynecology, but his legacy is tainted by his experimental surgeries on enslaved women. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline contextualize Sims' cont…

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Female Firsts: Marie-Louise Christophe

Yves is back with the story of Marie-Louise Christophe, the first Queen of independent Haiti.

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Happy Hour #126: The Cost of Caring for Yourself

Sometimes, because of experiences, systemic problems, and internalized fears, it can be hard to take care of yourself. Anney shares a recent example.

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Marriage and Disability

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 …

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Feminists Around the World: Doaa Shayea

Today we're highlighting athlete, activist, speaker and artist Doaa Shayea. 

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Monday Mini: Gynecology and Gender

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.…

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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Lends an Ear

Are there gender differences in hearing and hearing loss? What about in how we listen and who we listen to? Yes and yes. Give this classic episode a listen to learn more.

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Goddesses Around the World

All around the globe, goddesses have and continue to influential and inspirational. We showcase some examples from different regions.

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Happy Hour #125: Are We Sluts? (SATC S3, E6)

In our ongoing Sex and the City watch podcast, we talk about numbers, double standards and STIs.

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SMNTY Classics: The Mummy (and The Mummy Returns)

While the 1999 action-adventure classic The Mummy might not top a lot of feminist movie lists, that didn't stop us from finding some feminist elements in it (and due to Samantha's insistence, The Mum…

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