The ladies dissect the issue of ladies in the sciences! Our fair heroines explore and examine the roll women have played in the science community. Learning about the barriers women face when attempting to explore, innovate, invent, and discover vital answers can be tough, but it’s important to appreciate how far we’ve come and how … Continue reading "Episode 12: Scientistas"

Our fair heroines investigate what rights and protections society has rejected and/or instituted for sex workers. Anna Lucero provides a seriously fascinating timeline of attitudes and restrictions around sex workers, their rights, and the laws that apply. ACTION ITEM: After you listen get down with The Desiree Alliance and throw them some love! Donate

**APOLOGIES for the week delay – Our site was down, but I FIXED IT! (because I’m a badass)**    Our fair heroines learn about the voice of a woman and how society approaches the female voice. This is an episode you don’t want to miss, it’s got it all, folk tales, science, and a heaping … Continue reading "Episode 10: Talk Like a Girl"

Emily Sharp and Anna Lucero explore the anatomy of a proposal and find out how history has shaped this iconic social exchange. Turns out it goes to the BC times once again! After the episode, encourage your friends and loved ones to seek conflict free engagement rings and get involved! https://blacksheepbride.com/feature-friday-miadonna-the-green-diamond-impact/ Homepage

Apologies to our listeners for the delay in getting episode 8 into the world! We’ve had some personal circumstances that moved this release down the line.  We’re grateful you came back to us for this episode and promise more timely releases in the future!  *********************************************************************************************** Is it your job to bring the birthday cake for … Continue reading "Episode 8: Emotional Labor"

How did certain jobs get labeled “women’s work” and where did the wage gap even come from?! Emily Sharp does some hard googling in this episode to answer the tough questions. Our fair heroines explore jobs traditionally held by women and the history of the wage gap. Then head over to The American Association of … Continue reading "Episode 7: Pink Collar Jobs"

In the pursuit of skinny we have tried all kinds of ways to melt our flesh away, turns out they all have one thing in common! Check out what we learned about dieting and metabolisms, then head over to the National Eating Disorders Association to learn how you can help support good nutrition and healthy … Continue reading "Episode 6: Get Skinny"

Attitudes and language around mental health are changing, hopefully for the better. Our fair heroines learn about practices of involuntary commitment. After listening, head over to The Treatment Advocacy Center’s website: http://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/about-us Learn about how to support proper treatment for those struggling with mental illness. Click here to learn what you can do: http://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/what-you-can-do

Anna Lucero explains it all! When and why did we start cutting our faces to be beautiful, and does it work? Sometimes the truth is a little gross and a lot surprising. Whether it’s toxic masculinity or an art form of medical science there’s lots to learn! After you listen click on over to THE … Continue reading "Episode 4: Plastic Surgery"

Episiode 3: Divorce Our fair heroines explore their options in this episode all about divorce.  There’s no winner in divorce… but especially not if you’re the woman… at least in historical times the most.