Ali Mau kept her abuse private for four decades before speaking publicly and in her memoir, No Words For This, she returns to that story with fresh clarity.

In this episode, the Australian-born, New Zealand investigative journalist—best known for her reporting on the #MeToo movement—speaks about surviving abuse, reporting on it in New Zealand and her latest chapter: co-founding Tika, an app connecting survivors and helping hold perpetrators to account. Tika means justice.

Content warning: This episode discusses sexual harassment and abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

Read Ali's book!

International journalist Richelle Carey quit her job to become a mom, adopting her son Avery at 49. After years of waiting for happiness to find her, she decided to create it herself—and now believes that joy, and even family, can be a choice.

Essence article ft. Richelle Carey

Camilla Brückner  is the Director of the United Nations office in Brussels and the representative of the UN system in the European Union. But even as a senior leader, she still has to navigate a man's world. Camilla is your guide, with 30+ years of professional experience, showing you how to stay in the game and own your space.

Survey referenced: https://eige.europa.eu/newsroom/news/sexual-harassment-work-more-common-we-think?language_content_entity=en

From Season 25 of The Bachelor to ending her own engagement, Saneh Ste. Claire embodies grace, wit and bravery. In this episode, we discuss everything from public affirmation in relationships to keeping things amicable after you call it quits.

Join Leah for a conversation with Jaclyn Raulerson, Miss Florida 2010. Jaclyn gets vulnerable and shares how she naviagated a crumbling marriage during the pandemic before finding the courage to check herself into treatment. She has been through it! But bounces back stronger every time.

Thumbnail image credit: Bruce Ackerman

Disengaged is back with Season 2!

After calling off her engagement, host Leah Harding realized just how disconnected she had become from herself. In this podcast, she and her guests explore what self- advocacy, leadership and trusting your gut can look like. Because we don't have to live life disengaged. New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Leah Harding is an Emmy-nominated international journalist based in Washington, D.C.

New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Leah Harding is an Emmy-nominated international journalist based in Washington, D.C.

In the season finale, Leah records from the iconic base of the Eiffel Tower. The last time she was in France, she got engaged — but now, with time and perspective, she reflects on that pivotal moment and the weight of the decision to stay or go. A heartfelt look at how life can change, and how every path leaves a mark.

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LIVE from Brussels — Leah's on the road and slightly spiraling (in a good way!). This week on Disengaged, we're getting real about doing big things alone, especially after relational trauma. What can thriving look like? Let's unpack the fear, the freedom and why being solo might just be the ultimate flex.

Show Notes:

'Brides': How to End an Engagement, According to a Relationship Expert

Call Her Daddy Engagement Episode

We dive into the shifting views on marriage with wedding industry expert Shane McMurray. From skyrocketing costs to changing values, Gen Z is rethinking the traditional walk down the aisle. Is the obstacle love, money or something deeper?

Show Notes:

Wedding Report

Shane's Website

God is Grey Podcast

Does being tall make you toxic? This week on Disengaged, we’re talking Tall Man Syndrome with Dr. Susan Heitler, the clinical psychologist who literally coined the term. We get into why narcissism often hides behind height, charm and success, and how it can even look a lot like autism—especially when it shows up as what she calls a “listening disorder.”

From dating app traps to emotional entitlement, we're breaking down how height, ego and culture all get tangled up in today’s dating scene. You don’t want to miss this one.

Dr. Heitler's Books:

The Power of Two

The Power of Two Workbook

Prescriptions Without Pills