Stuff Mom Never Told You
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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.
Location:
Atlanta, GA
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@momstuffpodcast
Language:
English
Contact:
HowStuffWorks.com One Capital City Plaza 3350 Peachtree Road, Suite 1500 Atlanta, GA 30326 404-760-4729
Email:
media@howstuffworks.com
Episodes
Fictional Women Around the World: Charlie Cale
7/15/2025
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.
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Duration:00:22:16
Monday Mini: The Messy World of Weight Loss Advertising
7/14/2025
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.
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Duration:00:13:32
SMNTY Classics: Gynecology and Gender
7/12/2025
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.
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Duration:00:22:15
The Curse of Cassandra
7/11/2025
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.
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Duration:00:38:56
Happy Hour #176: Accepting Help
7/10/2025
Asking for help is one thing. What about accepting it? Where is the line when it comes to asking too much?
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Duration:00:12:13
SMNTY Interviews: Hillary McBride
7/9/2025
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.
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Duration:00:49:32
Feminists Around the World: Christine Kandie
7/8/2025
Today we're highlighting the work of indigenous and disability activist Christine Kandie.
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Duration:00:11:44
Monday Mini: Anti-Trans Laws in the State of Georgia
7/7/2025
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.
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Duration:00:14:53
SMNTY Classics: Dr. TikTok
7/5/2025
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.
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Duration:00:30:06
SMNTY Fiction: Terminus, Part 3 (Chapter 4)
7/4/2025
Tilda confronts someone from her past who places his faith in her, and gives her the tools to save her son.
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Duration:00:38:06
Happy Hour #175: Gardening and Health
7/3/2025
Samantha has started a garden. She delves into the benefits and rewards.
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Duration:00:19:18
What's Up with WhatsApp and Privacy?
7/2/2025
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.
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Duration:00:38:25
Feminists Around the World: Lori Long
7/1/2025
Today we're highlighting the Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act, inspired by Lori Long.
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Duration:00:08:44
Monday Mini: 2025 Pride Wrap-Up
6/30/2025
As we come to the end of Pride 2025, we go over some of the fights we're fighting, conversations we're having and the hope we're holding onto.
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Duration:00:12:36
What Does it Mean to Be Non-Binary?
6/28/2025
Friend of the show Joey gives us a rundown on the wide array of experiences and histories that encompass identifying as non-binary.
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Duration:00:58:07
Female Firsts: Yaa Asantewaa
6/27/2025
Yaa Asantewaa has a storied history of leadership and fighting for her beliefs. Yves sheds light on her life and accomplishments.
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Duration:00:34:03
Happy Hour #174: You're Too Young
6/26/2025
Recent experiences with the healthcare industry have Anney and Samantha discussing some of the odder things that came up.
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Duration:00:10:00
SMNTY Classics: The First Lady of the Internet
6/25/2025
In this classic, Bridget Todd shines a light on the Lenna image, an image that became foundational to the internet and has an enduring legacy. The story of how this image became so widespread without the consent or fair compensation of the model in question highlights problematic attitudes around women in tech spaces.
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Duration:00:47:42
Feminists Around the World: Even More LGBTQ+ Organizations
6/24/2025
In honor of Pride month, we highlight more LGBTQ+ organizations doing important work.
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Duration:00:08:52
Monday Mini: The Male Loneliness Epidemic
6/23/2025
There's been a lot of talk about what has been labeled the Male Loneliness Epidemic. But what is it? Are there gendered differences in loneliness?
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Duration:00:19:55