The Story of Woman
The Story of Woman in Kenya part 3: FGM/C and The Path Forward
In this final episode of the Kenya series, host Anna Stoecklein explores what it will take to not just end female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), but to shift the underlying social norms that drive it. The episode examines the complex journey toward cultural transformation, revealing how communi...
The Story of Woman in Kenya part 2: FGM/C and Breaking the Cycle
In the second episode of this three-part series on female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in Kenya, host Anna Stoecklein and Kenyan journalist Evelyn Wambui explore the complex reasons why this practice persists despite its known harmful effects. The episode delves into the cultural, religious, a...
The Story of Woman in Kenya part 1: FGM/C and The Untapped Potential of Women
This special three-part series brings The Story of Woman podcast on location in Kenya to explore female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Host Anna Stoecklein partners with Kenyan journalist Evelyn Wambui and international NGO Orchid Project, traveling to rural Maasai villages and urban Nairobi to...
S3 E10. The Story of Human: Inner Work for Outer Healing with Remi Olajoyegbe
Uncover the root cause of societal issues and explore a movement beyond feminism in the Season 3 finale of "The Story of Woman." Join host Anna Stoecklein ( https://www.annastoecklein.com/) and Remi Olajoyegbe ( https://iamremi.co.uk/), co-founder of Medicine festival ( https://medicinefestival.com/...
S3 E9. From 1963 to Today: How “The Feminine Mystique” Lives On
Betty Friedan's "The Feminine Mystique," published in 1963, is often recognized as a catalyst for the second wave of feminism. How far have we come since then in terms of women's role in society, and specifically women's maternal and domestic role? In this episode of The Story of Woman, host Anna St...
S3 E8. From Doubt to Belief: The Evolution of #MeToo and Survivor Testimony with Leigh Gilmore
The #MeToo movement empowered millions to speak out about sexual violence and changed the default response to women's accounts from universal doubt to selective belief. What changed? In this episode, guest host Sarey Ruden ( http://www.sareytales.com/) speaks with Leigh Gilmore ( https://projectnarr...
S3 E7. Navigating Motherhood in the Age of Surveillance with the creators of Supervision
How does the rise of AI and surveillance intersect with motherhood? In this episode, Sophie Hamacher ( https://mitpress.mit.edu/author/sophie-hamacher-39050/) and Jessica Hankey ( https://mitpress.mit.edu/author/jessica-hankey-40057/), creators of the groundbreaking anthology, Supervision: On Mother...
S3E6. From Beauty Ideals to Empowering Stories: A Conversation with Glamour's UK EIC, Deborah Joseph
In this episode, guest host Joanna Cummings ( https://joannacummings.co.uk/) takes the reins to interview Deborah Joseph ( https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/profile/deborah-joseph), the UK Editor in Chief of Glamour Magazine ( https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/). The discussion delves into the evolv...
S3 E5. From Ancient Bottles to Modern Struggles: A Deep Dive into Breastfeeding with Joanna Wolfarth
In what ways has breastfeeding been shaped by culture and history? Join us as we unravel the complex terrain in this episode featuring Joanna Wolfarth ( https://www.joannawolfarth.com/), author of Milk: An Intimate History of Breastfeeding. Joanna delves into the historical evolution of breastfeedin...
S3E4.Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work, A Diehl & L Dzubinski
You may have heard of the glass ceiling, but have you heard of the glass walls? In this episode, Amy Diehl ( https://amy-diehl.com/) and Leanne Dzubinski ( https://asburyseminary.edu/faculty/leanne-dzubinski/) discuss the pervasive issue of gender bias in the workplace, highlighting the six walls th...