The HisTerical Society Feminist Podcast

Aug 26 2024
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The overturning of Roe v Wade has rocked women of the United States. I captured the moment in pro-choice documentary WE'RE NOT GOING BACK! which premiered in October, 2022 ahead of the November election. Since then, I've been tracking the horrible state-level legislation in red states as they march towards fascism TheHisTericalSociety.com blog and podcast, which offers interviews and discussions on feminist issues plaguing people in the US.

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'Choice at Risk' abortion docs with Dorothy Fadiman and Hannah Latimer-Snell

Aug 26 2024 40 mins  
Filmmaker Dorothy Fadiman joins the podcast to discuss her pro-choice documentary film series, Choice at Risk, which contains 3 docs made about the pre-Roe era of back-alley abortion. We also discuss with her social media manager, Hannah Latimer Snell, how they are repurposing clips from the films to address current issues in states with abortion bans and abortion ballot measures a

'Golden Handcuffs: An Immigrant's Pursuit of Happiness' - Varuni Sinha discusses her memoir

Jul 20 2024 24 mins  
Varuni Sinha joins us to discuss her newly released memoir, 'Golden Handcuffs: An Immigrants Pursuit of Happiness'.. She shares her struggle to assimilate in the US as the spouse of an immigrant with an H1-B visa but very limited autonomy of her own. Her journey to persevere through a dark time of depression and questioning her own self worth can inspire hope in anyone struggling t

'On Matriarchy Lake' - film and Matriarchal societies with Lynn Tang

May 31 2024 39 mins  
Lynn Tang joins us to discuss her new film, 'On Matriarchy Lake', which is based on a true story from real-life matriarchal society Mosuo, which still exists today in China. Women are in charge in these societies, of which there are 8 in the world, totaling 8 million people! Learn more about these "queendom" societies, the film, and Lynn's plans to form a matriarchal society here i

'Pyrrha & Pandora' - Pro-choice comedy - Behind the scenes with Allison & Pamela

May 22 2024 21 mins  
Allison and Pamela discuss the filming of the pro-choice comedy web series Pyrrha & Pandora, and the excitement around the finale. They disclose the big plans for this Roevember to crowdfund election ads for the abortion initiatives that will be on the ballot in several states. Turn the Muthas Out is the campaign - learn more and donate here: www.thehistericalsociety.usWatch al

Smash the Patriarchy with Jeremy Stockdale - Manterruptions, Mansplaining, and Male tendencies

Apr 12 2024 41 mins  
We discuss male tendencies that hold women back with Jeremy Stockdale, Owner of Ylead, gender ally, and originator of the "Smash the Patriarchy" Wednesday posts on LinkedIn. We discuss the various Man- terms and tendencies that Men have adopted due to societal pressures. We learn why they affect women in a negative way in the workplace, but also in family and other relationships. I

Abortion in Film with Eileen Tull

Mar 14 2024 39 mins  
Join Eileen Tull and I as we take a tour of abortion depiction in film over several decades. From Fast Times to the Alien franchise, we cover the most prominent films and discuss how the topic has evolved over time. Interesting to see how Eileen and my perspectives differ, as we represent two generations with distinct backgrounds and frames of reference. Eileen Tull is a theatremak

Kortenay Gardiner - Education, Black History, and International Perspective

Feb 29 2024 34 mins  
Kortenay Gardiner joins the podcast to discuss the importance of education and being exposed to people from different cultures and backgrounds to give you a more open and worldly perspective. We also touch on Black History Month and ahead of the election we share tips on how to stay vigilant amid the barrage of misinformation that will be coming our way. Check out this first episod

Kistein Monkhouse - Founder, Patient Orator

Feb 15 2024 23 mins  
In this episode of The HisTerical Society Feminist Podcast, Kistein Monkhouse of Patient Orator walks us through the various reasons maternal mortality is such a crisis in the United States. We discuss issues with implicit bias in the healthcare system and how that can negatively affect health outcomes for women, especially people of color and low income. Kistein reminds us that si

Self-managed Abortion with Nancy Cárdenas Peña, Campaign Director - Abortion On Our Own Terms

Jan 31 2024 35 mins  
Mifepristone and Misoprostol are the two medications used for self-managed, also known as medical abortion. Nancy Cárdenas Peña, Campaign Director of Abortion On Our Own Terms, joins in a discussion on self-managed abortion, how effective it is, and the myths and disinformation that the anti-abortion side perpetuates. We set the record straight here and provide hope and resources

Octavia Ethridge - The Matriarch: A Dystopian Web Series

Jan 17 2024 28 mins  
In this episode, we meet Filmmaker and Creator Octavia Ethridge of Her Majesty Productions. What fun we had discussing Octavia's dystopian world for her upcoming web series, THE MATRIARCH. The series takes place in a woman's world where men fight for equality. What crime are you willing to commit for justice? In a world where matriarchy reigns supreme and Queer is standard; Men str