In this episode of Her Voice Durham, Purple Radio's special miniseries showcasing the voices of women across Durham University in the lead up to International Women's Day, Charley is joined by Liv, Steeley, and Hannah from Safe Education.

Listen in to hear our discussion about what International Women's Day means to us, why it is important to be intersectional in feminist discussions, the work that Safe Education does, and so much more!

We were delighted to be joined by Durham Marrow in this weeks episode of Student Voice.

Listen now to learn more about the incredible work that they do and how you can get involved!

Be sure to follow them on Instagram @durham_marrow

This week, Cameron and Milly dissect DDF appearances, the Apprentice, Sports Day and everything in between. The more tangential the better.

On this romantic special, Milly and Cam start discussing the best way to spend February (the month of love), before quickly devolving into dissecting the latest Durham news and pop culture.

Imagine going to the doctor in excruciating pain, only to be dismissed with a “It’s just stress” or “It’s all in your head.” This is the harsh reality for millions of women navigating a healthcare system built around the male body as the default. From misdiagnoses to inadequate treatments and higher mortality rates, women’s health is often overlooked, with serious consequences - delayed diagnoses, ignored pain, and mental health issues brushed aside.

Welcome back to Women Unfiltered Episode 3 is here, and we’re diving deep into the gender health gap with three incredible guests.

In this episode, we’ll explore some tough questions, such as: Why is women’s pain so often dismissed? Why is there such little research on the female body? Why are women more likely to tear their ACLs? What is medical gaslighting? Why does it take nearly 9 years for women to get diagnosed with Endometriosis? Plus, why is only 5% of global health research funding dedicated to women’s health?

We kick off the conversation with Clara Hall, unpacking the lack of research into female reproductive health and hormones, followed by Liv sharing her journey of recovering from an ACL and Meniscus injury. Then, we welcome Stella Fenwick, who opens up about living with PCOS, and Jenni Kingsnorth, who shares her story of struggling with Endometriosis.

We end with a discussion about neurodiversity, focusing on ADHD in women. Leah Iqbar and Liv dive into the harmful stereotypes, the struggles in getting diagnosed, internalised ableism, and Leah’s personal journey with ADHD medication. Why are so many neurodivergent women overlooked, and how does that impact their mental health and daily lives?

Trigger Warning: Discussion of Endometriosis and PCOS (with a brief discussion about blood) and ACL Injuries.

Timestamps:

Intro: Physical Health - Hormones, ACL Post-Op / Clara: 0:00 - 18:01

Physical Health - PCOS / Endometriosis: 18:02 - 52:00

Neurodiversity (ADHD/Dyslexia): 52:01 - 1:28:00

Closing: 1:28:01 - 1:29:00

We were so excited to interview the co-directors of Crazy for You, Ben and Hannah.

We spoke with them about the show's production, talented dancers, spot-on comedic timing and high energy performance!

We chatted about birthdays and how we celebrate them as well as addressing unpopular opinions.

We also teased our interview and delved into recent shows such as DULOG ‘Crazy for You’ and Northern Lights A Capella showcase at the Gala Theatre

Welcome to Her Voice Durham, Purple Radio's special miniseries showcasing the voices, stories, and lives of women from across Durham University in the lead up to International Women's Day 2025 on the 8th March.

Purple Radio's Charley is joined in this first episode by Jessie and Beth from Comets Cheer, the cheerleading team representing Grey and South colleges. Listen in to hear about what cheer represents for them as women, an insight into how cheer works at an intercollegiate level at Durham, and information about their charity Pomathon fundraiser for International Women's Day!

As part of the SU’s ‘Let’s Talk Leadership’ podcast series, we ask the SU Officer election candidates your questions. This is your chance to learn more about their values, goals, and how they plan to address the issues that matter most to you.

In our third episode, we are joined by Abi and Caleb, your candidates for the role of SU President.

As part of the SU’s ‘Let’s Talk Leadership’ podcast series, we ask the SU Officer election candidates your questions. This is your chance to learn more about their values, goals, and how they plan to address the issues that matter most to you.

In this first episode we are joined by Regulus and Fran, your candidates for Community Officer.