Danielle Crittenden is an author, a mother of three, and the host of "The Femsplainers Podcast." During our conversation, Danielle talks about her book "What Our Mothers Didn't Tell Us: Why Happiness Eludes the Modern Woman," feminism in the modern world, women and happiness, the role of mothers in our society, her 30+ year marriage to author and essayist David Frum, and advice she would give to young men and young women about the role of relationships and work in a happy, wise life.

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(00:00) Intro

(00:51) Get to know Danielle Crittenden

(01:39) What led Danielle to write "What Our Mothers Didn't Tell Us"

(10:42) The modern messages received by women in academia and culture

(18:43) The modern relevance of "What Our Mothers Didn't Tell Us"

(26:01) How not taking partnering seriously changes how women prioritize their lives

(32:52) Creating "The Femsplainers Podcast" with Christina Hoff Sommers

(39:49) How "The Femsplainers Podcast" has influenced Danielle's thinking

(54:06) Danielle's marriage to David Frum, and advice for a successful relationship

(01:00:21) The thinkers, writers, podcasters, and resources Danielle recommends

(01:07:14) How to address some of modernity's common issues

(01:12:31) Advice for young women to chase their dreams and lead a fulfilled, meaningful life