Sofie talks to Jen Brister about stand-up, writing and promoting her book The Other Mother, being a lesbian parent, difficult interviews, “debates”, navigating confrontation online and face to face, calling out bullying, respect, television, divisions within society, and dying on stage.Trigger warning –  Eating disorders, food, shame, guilt, alcohol, conflict, homophobia, transphobia, confrontational family environments, bullying, harassmentArtwork by Justine McNicholJingle by Harriet Br...

Comedian Jen Brister - Confrontation, difficult interviews and 'The Other Mother'

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Forensic Psychotherapist Dr Gwen Adshead - Working with murderers, empathy, gender and violence

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Fat Activist Tigress Osborn - Fat parties, questioning the system and The National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance

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Comedian Jen Brister - Confrontation, difficult interviews and 'The Other Mother'

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