Extra! Extra! There is a still a diversity and representation problem in the media! We wish this was old news, but recent headlines like Scar-Jo being cast to play a transgender man, and Sandra Oh being the first Asian actress to receive an Emmy nomination as a lead in a drama show that Hollywood hasn’t changed much. Why is this happening, why is it a problem, and what can we do about it? Join us as we finally put our pop culture knowledge to good use in this longest LadySh!t episode to date!

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Hollywood Diversity Report

Bechdel Test Movie List

Ever feel self-conscious playing on a co-ed sports team or wonder what the deal is behind dumb gendered rules? In this episode, we record from a new location and talk about the benefits of co-ed sports as kids, and the not-so-fun parts about playing as an adult woman. What’s the deal with rules like having a minimum number of female players or interspersing female and male players in the line-up? Should sports be co-ed? We welcome our first guest and shadow, Riley, to offer a dude’s perspective on all of this. So tune in and let’s change the meaning behind “throw like a girl!”

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Active Kids article

Women in professional sports

New York Co-Ed Wrestling Team

You can check out Riley’s podcast, A Darnold Good Time, on the Anchor app

What came first, women’s love of wine, or gendered marketing practices? In this episode, Lily and Britt celebrate their 1000th download by discussing (and drinking) alcohol! Is there such a thing as ‘girly’ drinks? Why is women’s alcohol consumption on the rise? And is there a dark side to all of this drinking? Plus, enjoy a quick history lesson as we explore women’s role in the temperance movement and Britt shares her surprising connection to Prohibition. Cheers!

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The Canadian temperance movement

How Prohibition Made Women’s Drinking More Acceptable

Gender differences in alcohol preference

Alcohol and gendered marketing

Women & Problematic Drinking

Canadian Resources – Substance Use

USA Resources – Substance Use

Ladies swear? STFU! Some people hate it, and others can’t say a full sentence without  dropping an F-bomb. In this episode, we chat about why swearing is judged so negatively for women, the benefits & downsides to swearing, the problems with gendered put-downs, and the idea of reclaiming words. So tune in, b*tches!

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Swearing double standard

Gender swearing rates

Swearing & Pain

Swearing & Performance

No Good Way Campaign

This week, we talk about another side to lady pressures – those that (flesh baby) mamas face. And there are many! We gather experiences from moms who shared struggles with breastfeeding, getting your pre-baby body back, mom guilt, and doing it all. Can’t a mom catch a break?? We’ll see!

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New York Times – The Stigma of Being a Housewife

Gallup – Stay at Home Moms Report More Depression, Sadness, Anger

Glen Henry Ted Talk

 

Do phrases like “When are you going to have babies?” and “How do you balance work and family?” sound familiar? Well you, my friend, are experiencing what we like to call ‘Lady Pressure’! In this two-part episode, Lily and Britt unpack some of these subtle (and not so subtle) gendered societal messages, and share their own experiences with Lady Pressure.

 

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Childlessness & bias in the French election

Motherhood penalty study

Baby penalty in academia

Lily and Britt dive into the complex world of make-up! Empowering choice? Societal obligation? Feminist statement? All of the above?? We’ll try to figure it out! We also put our psychic abilities to the test regarding Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s fate, and Britt raves about her love for Alicia Keys.

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Jezebel – When is wearing make-up a choice

Nancy Etcoff research

Alicia Keys essay

It’s all about going to yoga and taking bubble baths, right? Or is it? This week, we talk about what self care is, what it isn’t, barriers, and ways to incorporate it into our lives. We draw on our backgrounds as therapists, but deliver it in true Britt and Lily fashion. Tune in to pick up on some new catch phrases to help you live yo’ best life!

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College Humor video

Thought Catalogue

APA Annual Stress Survey

Celebrity self-care routines

Self-care ideas

Self-care and Depression

Lily and Britt talk (gush) about seeing Michelle Obama on her recent speaking tour. If you weren’t able to make it, fear not! We’ve got you covered. Is Michelle as inspirational, lovable, down-to-Earth, and hilarious as you imagine? Grab a glass of wine and hit play to find out!

Lily and Britt talk about their all-time favourite topic: puppies! As new fur-mamas, we literally cannot stop talking about our four-legged babies. In this episode, we discuss what we’ve learned and what we wish we knew before bringing our puppies home. And Britt almost cries again.

Follow Jasper’s adventures on Instagram!! @jasperdoodleyeg