On this week's League of Badass Women Podcast episode, Valerie Orth continues the conversation with health and wellness writer and mentor, Leah Peterson, on how society instills us with certain perceptions of gender—and what it would be like to one day live in a post-gendered world.

League of Badass Women's Valerie Orth talks with Leah Peterson, a writer and health and wellness mentor, on the myriad words we use to describe our gender, sexuality and everything in between. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series featuring Leah Peterson.

*RESOURCES*

LEAH PETERSON, writer, mentor, queer, fluid, happy: www.leahblooms.com

RAVISHLY, I’m Genderfluid And Here’s What I’d Like You To Know: https://www.ravishly.com/im-genderfluid

MINDBODYGREEN, The Mental Health Implications Of Denying Someone's Gender:

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/denying-transgender-people-identity-health-risk

The League of Badass Women's Valerie Orth continues her conversation from Episode 10 with badasses Melisha Linnell and Nadja Häikiö Itäsaari. For Episode 11, they explore what it means to establish a safe space for women. And what it means to be a great leader in that space and beyond.

If you are a musician or work in any kind of collaborative or creative environments, this episode is ESPECIALLY for you- although the concepts explored are universal.

*RESOURCES*

"Artists quitting music business due to abuse and sexism, says union" (The Guardian) – https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/23/artists-quitting-music-business-abuse-and-sexism-says-musicians-union

EQ Loves Festival – https://eqlovesfestival.com/

League of Badass Women's Valerie Orth takes a trip overseas to interview some Swedish badasses on the impact—and backlash—of the MeToo movement in Sweden and beyond.

*RESOURCES*

Me Too Movement: https://metoomvmt.org

MeToo is a movement, not a moment, TED Talk with Tarana Burke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP3LaAYzA3Q

EQ Loves Music: https://eqlovesmusic.com

Season 2 Launch features The League of Badass Women members, defining what a badass is, and why you're badass. It's especially awesome to hear how "badass" can mean so many different things.

In case you're wondering where you fit in the land of Badassery, or to simply hear from our members around the world, take a listen to this episode, and get ready for an exciting season ahead!

Episode 8 looks at unseen privileges, colorism, and how racism is a form of colonization of the mind. Specifically, we hear a perspective about how race is perceived in Puerto Rico, and how that effects relations with the US.

This brief episode continues the conversation with badasses Jamie Silverman, Barrie Ginsberg and Cristina Carrasquillo from the previous episode on unpacking power and privilege.

www.leagueofbadasswomen.org

How do we treat people different from ourselves? League of Badass Women Podcast Episode 7 dives into the taboo subject of how able-bodied people and people with physical disabilities interact, and the crucial role consciousness plays in combatting oppression.

The League of Badass Women recently hosted a Global Power Talk virtually on privilege and power. Episode 6 features two of the badasses who attended: Singapore-born child rights activist Eirliani A Rahman, and Brooklyn-based social worker and foster care advocate Pauline Goldsmith-Johnson. They bravely share their personal stories around recognizing their own privilege and using it for positive change.

Episode 5 gives an overview of our new Power Talks series: Unpacking Power & Privilege. You'll hear takeaways from the recent Power Talk in Edmonton, Canada, and get tips for your Power Talk if you're interested in hosting!

To learn about Power Talks, visit www.leagueofbadasswomen.org/power-talks and email [email protected].

RELATED RESOURCES:

How To Spend Your Privilege: https://www.thecut.com/2018/08/nia-wilson-spend-your-privilege.html

This episode features 3 brave badasses who share their very personal stories about where internalized misogyny has played out in their lives, as well as in the lives of some women who attended their recent Power Talk in Portland, Oregon.

Listen discretion advised due to adult language and discussion around domestic violence.

REFERENCES & RELATED RESOURCES:

5 Ways Internalized Misogyny Has Worked Its Way Into the Lives of Women: https://www.ellevatenetwork.com/articles/7445-5-ways-misogyny-has-worked-its-way-into-the-lives-of-women

The Reckoning: What Junot Díaz Teaches Us About Internalized Misogyny: https://theglowup.theroot.com/the-reckoning-what-junot-diaz-teaches-us-about-interna-1825796965

Indian Country Today - Two Spirits, One Heart, Five Genders: https://newsmaven.io/indiancountrytoday/archive/two-spirits-one-heart-five-genders-9UH_xnbfVEWQHWkjNn0rQQ/

Unconscious Racial Bias - Study By Yale Psychologist John Bargh:

https://amp.theguardian.com/science/2017/dec/08/yale-psychologist-john-bargh-politicians-want-us-to-be-fearful-theyre-manipulating-us-for-their-own-interest