The Gurls Talk Podcast

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What's The Gurls Talk Podcast about?

Gurls Talk is a safe-space where we can share, listen, and support each other. So, get cozy and join Adwoa Aboah every Tuesday for some much needed Gurls Talk. 

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The Gurls Talk Podcast episodes:

04.16.2024
Holly Madison... on Playboy, female friendship, and embracing neurodiversity
Holly Madison is a model, television personality, and New York Times bestselling author. She gained fame for her role in the reality show "The Girls Next Door," showcasing life at the Playboy Mansion. Beyond her entertainment career, Holly is an...
04.09.2024
R;pple Suicide Prevention founder Alice Hendy... on creating a ripple effect of change
**This episode of the Gurls Talk podcast discusses sensitive topics surrounding suicide and the experience of losing a loved one to suicide. While we aim to provide a supportive space for these conversations, we recognize that they may be distressing...
04.01.2024
Zoe Terakes...on the feminist factory, queer representation in the media, and speaking your truth
Zoe Terakes (they/he) is a non-binary and trans masculine Australian actor best known for their roles in the movie "Talk To Me" and the TV series "Nine Perfect Strangers." Zoe will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the first trans actor...
03.26.2024
Talitha Fosh **LIVE from The Jo Malone Townhouse**... on addiction and reclaiming your freedom
10 years ago Tally and Adwoa met in recovery. 10 years later Tally and Adwoa reconnect again at The Jo Malone Townhouse to discuss their recovery journey, the challenges they've encountered, and what they've learned along the way. Talitha Fosh is...
03.19.2024
Tallulah Willis...on self-compassion, recovery, and letting in love
Born to Hollywood icons Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, Tallulah Willis was raised in the glare of the spotlight, a reality that shaped her upbringing in profound ways. As a kid Tallulah faced vicious online bullying that impacted her mental health...
03.12.2024
Julia Samuel... on navigating the complexities of grief
Our dear friend Julia Samuel is here! Julia is a celebrated psychotherapist specializing in grief, who has spent the last three decades working with bereaved families. Julia is a three-time bestseller of the books Grief Works, This Too Shall Pass, and...
03.04.2024
Freida Pinto... on motherhood, staying grounded in her roots, and giving herself grace along the way
Freida Pinto is a critically-acclaimed actress, a mother, a women's and human rights activist, and entrepreneur. Today we discuss... pregnancy loss, what people don't tell you about postpartum (but should), the guilt that comes with being a mother and having a...
02.27.2024
Catherine Hardwicke... on the cultural impact of "Thirteen," twenty years later
Catherine Hardwicke is an iconic American filmmaker best known for capturing the reality of the teenage experience on screen - from Twilight to Lords of Dogtown. Today we're reflecting on the cultural impact of Catherine's directorial debut "Thirteen" -- which...
02.20.2024
Sarah Laurel of Savage Sisters Recovery... on attacking addiction with radical love
Today we're talking about the opioid epidemic. 60 million people around the world struggle with opioid addiction and traditional methods of rehabilitation are failing our friends and family. In this episode you'll meet Sarah Laurel the founder of Savage Sisters in...
02.13.2024
Chelsea Leyland... on "Sisters Interrupted," advocating for fair access to medical cannabis, motherhood, and the importance of period literacy
Mad excited to have my dear friend Chelsea Leyland on the podcast today. Chelsea is a DJ, cannabis and epilepsy activist, the co-founder of menstrual-health platform Looni, and she's a new mum! We discuss Chelsea's incredibly moving documentary Sisters Interrupted....
02.06.2024
Sophie Compton... on "Another Body" and the rise of non-consensual deepfake pornography
Sophie Compton is a BIFA longlisted documentary director and producer who tells women’s stories of injustice and healing. "Another Body" is an 2023 British-American documentary film that follows a college student who seeks justice after finding deepfake pornography of herself online. You...
01.29.2024
AOC... on facing fear head-on
It's a dream come true! AOC has joined the chat. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American politician and the youngest woman EVER elected to the United States Congress. A member of the Democratic Party, she gained national attention for her progressive policy...
12.19.2023
Dina Gachman... on grief and other grave concerns
We're thrilled to have Dina Gachman the author of So Sorry for Your Loss: How I Learned to Live with Grief, and other Grave Concerns on the podcast today. In 2018 Dina lost her mother to cancer and then her...
12.12.2023
Richie Shazam... on found family
Richie Shazam is a queer model, artist, and activist (and a New York legend!!) who seeks to subvert the gender binary in everything she does. With the holidays around the corner, we're talking about grief, coping with difficult familial relationships,...
12.05.2023
Tilly Lawless... on sex worker rights
We're excited to welcome one of Adwoa's dear friends Tilly Lawless on the podcast! Tilly Lawless is a queer, Sydney-based sex worker who advocates for sex worker rights. In this episode Tilly and Adwoa explore the stigmas sex workers face, the gig...
11.28.2023
Sean Saifa Wall... on the intersex rights movement
What is the "I" in LGBTQIA+? Today we're giving voice to the long-silenced intersex community. According to Amnesty International, 1.7% of the population is born with intersex traits -- comparable to the number of people born with red hair. On this...
11.21.2023
Ai-jen Poo... on championing domestic workers' rights
Ai-jen Poo is a next-generation labor leader, award-winning organizer, author, and a leading voice in the women’s movement. Ai-jen is the President of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, Director of Caring Across Generations, Co-Founder of SuperMajority and Trustee of the...
11.14.2023
Mikki Kendall... on fighting the patriarchy
Mikki Kendall is an activist, cultural critic, and author of the critically-acclaimed book Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot. I came across Hood Feminism and I knew I needed to have Mikki on the podcast. We...
11.07.2023
Eileen Kelly... on therapy, sex education, and dating horror stories
Eileen Kelly is here! You may know Eileen from her Tumblr days (killerandasweetthang) or maybe you know Eileen as the host of the acclaimed podcast Going Mental with Eileen Kelly. In this episode - we talk about getting into the...
10.31.2023
Molly Manning Walker... on her feature directorial debut "How To Have Sex"
This past summer Molly Manning Walker took Cannes by storm with her powerful, feature directorial debut "How To Have Sex." "How to Have Sex" follows a group of teenage girls during a rite-of-passage, post-exam holiday in what should be the...
10.24.2023
Maddie Ziegler... on growing up in the spotlight, the pitfalls of perfectionism, and friendship
Maddie Ziegler is here! Maddie has been in the industry for so much of her life, and needless to say it hasn’t always been easy. But I’ll let Maddie tell you about it... You can follow Maddie on Instagram at...
10.17.2023
Rosie Viva... on living with bipolar disorder
**Content Warning** This episode contains a candid discussion about living with bipolar disorder. Your well-being matters and help is always available. If you or someone you know is in immediate need of mental health services, please reach out to the...
10.17.2023
Rosie Viva and Adwoa discuss living with bipolar disorder
**Content Warning** This episode contains a candid discussion about living with bipolar disorder. Your well-being matters and help is always available. If you or someone you know is in immediate need of mental health services, please reach out to the...
10.10.2023
Ziwe... on her debut book of essays "Black Friend"
We're back! We're kicking off our fourth season with one of my favorite people, Ziwe! Amidst the LOLs we talk about everything from imposter syndrome to some of my favorite essays in Ziwe's debut book Black Friend. Ziwe's book...
12.02.2021
Ep 61. Adwoa speaks to singer-songwriter Alessia Cara about being emotionally vulnerable, struggling with mental health and the pressure of reinvention.
In this episode, I spoke to Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Alessia Cara. Discovered at the tender age of 18, she’s grown up in the spotlight, and shared that journey with her fans through her music – often showing us a perspective far...
09.16.2021
Ep 60. Adwoa talks to Little Simz about finding balance in life.
When you see Little Simz (or Simbi, as I call her) perform, she gives everything to the crowd. Off stage, she has this incredible composed energy. So, how does she find the balance? We talk about how to manage the...
07.26.2021
Ep 59. Adwoa talks to Lisa Taddeo, author of Three Women and Animal, about being true to our feelings and overcoming fears.
Few books have taken hold of the Gurls Talk team like Three Women and Animal. The vulnerability of Lisa’s writing inspires uncomfortable conversations, encapsulating everything that Gurls Talk is about, so it’s a dream come true to have her on...
07.08.2021
Ep 58. Adwoa talks to Soma Sara, founder of Everyone’s Invited, about eradicating rape culture and the power of sharing stories.
Trigger warning: This episode covers difficult topics, which some listeners may find upsetting. These areas include rape, sexual assault, and various types of abuse. Please practice good self-care and listen at your own discretion. If you need additional support, please...
05.15.2021
Ep 57. Adwoa talks to Elsa Majimbo about having the confidence to be outspoken and do things your own way.
It was a total fangirl moment talking to Elsa, who has got so many of us through lockdown with her videos. Her real, honest, universally relatable, hilarious videos. Saying the things we say in our own heads but never out...
04.09.2021
Ep.56 Adwoa talks to Brandon Flynn about getting sober, self-reflection during the pandemic, and what it means to be an ally.
It’s easy to spiral from the seemingly smallest things during the pandemic. Life has been really tough for a long time now. But one thing, one huge thing, has helped immeasurably: being sober. And in this episode, Brandon shares his...
03.12.2021
Ep.55 Adwoa talks to Rosalía about what it means to be a Spanish singer on a global stage and how the pandemic is impacting the future of music.
Remember being squished in a sweaty crowd with thousands of people watching an insanely talented music artist performing on stage? And the artist’s energy, and the crowd’s energy feeding one another, and in that moment, your body’s buzzing with joy...
02.17.2021
Ep 54. Adwoa chats with Stacy Sims, PhD, Global Expert on Female Athlete Physiology, and Nike Master Trainer Joslyn Thompson Rule about breaking taboos, first periods and girls dropping out of sport,
On this week’s podcast, I catch up with two formidable ladies in the fields of women’s health and sport. Stacy Sims, PhD is an expert in sex differences, and globally acclaimed for her research and TED Talk, ‘Women are Not...
02.07.2021
Ep 53. Adwoa talks to Rupi Kaur about the potential of the self, the power of community and sisterhood, and the importance of amplifying marginalised voices.
Fangirling Rupi is an easy thing to do. If not for her raw, intimate poetry, for the way she talks about the power of her friendships and platonic, familial love. It makes talking (and listening) to Rupi feel like you’ve...
01.21.2021
Ep 52. Adwoa catches up with Michaela DePrince, soloist at the Dutch National Ballet, about facing up to trauma, the fight against discrimination, and the healing power of the arts.
On this week’s episode, I spoke to the incredible, inspiring Michaela DePrince. The epitome of poise and grace, Michaela is a dancer, author and War Child ambassador. She has overcome tremendous challenges over her lifetime, including grief, war, racism, bullying...
12.03.2020
Ep 51. Adwoa hears from activist and organizer Susan Burton on her journey from prison to founding A New Way of Life, a non-profit organization that helps formerly incarcerated women rebuild their liv
Warning: This episode covers difficult topics, which some listeners may find upsetting. These areas include sexual and physical abuse, child sexual abuse, addiction, the death of a child, police brutality and systemic racism. Please practice good self-care and listen at...
11.07.2020
Ep 50. Adwoa talks to Emily Ratajkowski about being politically engaged, as both a woman and a mother-to-be.
She’s known as the supermodel turned actress turned writer who’s sick of being put in a box because of how she looks. This episode with @Emrata is a biggie for anyone who’s sick of being told how they should behave,...
10.01.2020
Ep 49. Adwoa speaks to acclaimed author and activist Bernardine Evaristo, about her approach to writing, activism and moving through the world as a biracial woman.
They say don’t meet your idols. But for this week’s episode I was lucky enough to do just that, and it was completely exhilarating. Bernardine Evaristo, the acclaimed author of one of my all-time favourite books, Girl, Woman, Other, joined...
09.17.2020
Ep 48. Adwoa speaks to football phenomenon Ada Hegerberg about what she learnt while recovering from an injury, the power of confidence, and how she advocates for gender equity in sport.
On this week’s episode, I was lucky enough to speak to Ada Hegerberg, the first woman in history to win Football’s most coveted individual prize, the Ballon d’Or. Ada’s positivity and sense of perspective is infectious. While discussing her recent...
09.03.2020
Ep 47. Adwoa speaks to activist, author, TV host and photographer iO Tillett Wright on the nuances of identity politics, challenging heteronormativity and navigating white allyship.
This week, I’m honoured to introduced the Gurls Talk community to my dear friend, the talented iO Tillett Wright. This autumn, he releases a new book, Self Evident Truths: 10,000 Portraits of Queer America. It documents a 10-year journey across...
08.20.2020
Ep 46. Adwoa and the community organisers from London-based youth outreach initiative Milk & Honey Bees discuss how they work to carve out spaces for Black and Biracial women where they can defy socie
The experience of Black girlhood is a difficult one. We are thrust into spaces and organisations that aren’t built for us, that do not understand us and that deny us agency. Few people understand this more than my guests this...
07.30.2020
Ep 45. Adwoa speaks to activist, campaigner and founder of Glitch, Seyi Akiwowo about the dangers of online abuse and the effect of the current political climate on digital spaces and our mental healt
As protests calling for racial justice sweep the globe, people are becoming increasingly aware of the ongoing impact racism has on the mental health of Black communities. However, less attention has been devoted to understanding how this abuse manifests and is...
07.16.2020
Ep 44. Adwoa talks to Lexi Brumback from Netflix’s Cheer about rewriting your future
If you’re anything like me, then you were in awe of the dedication and focus shown in Netflix’s Cheer. Lexi Brumback (@lexisbrumback) was the tumbler with a natural ability to fly through the air like an actual goddess. This episode,...
07.03.2020
Ep 43. Adwoa and Afua Hirsch discuss the nuances of biracial identity, the power of language, and the insidious nature of Britain’s brand of anti-Black racism.
Growing up biracial in Britain is something I have in common with this week’s guest. Afua Hirsch and I are both proud of our Ghanaian heritage, but growing up in predominantly white spaces meant we both struggled to express that...
06.11.2020
Ep 42. Adwoa discusses activism, vulnerability and changing your narrative with Black Lives Matter ambassador and futurist storyteller, Janaya Future Khan.
Ever since the tragic murder of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and Tony McDade, the Black Lives Matter movement has protested against police brutality and racism in all 50 US states and more than 18 countries (and counting). But...
05.28.2020
Ep 41. Adwoa talks to Hollie Arnold, the Team GB Paralympian about achieving something you never thought possible
I just love episodes like these… where I know I’m going to talk to someone who will change my entire outlook on life. Hollie Arnold is a record breaking, gold medal winning javelin thrower who loves makeup and was born...
05.21.2020
Ep 40. Adwoa talks to Megan Barton-Hanson about reality TV, insecurities and lifting women up.
The maneater, the glamour model, the sexy one. Well, that’s the role the producers of Love Island put on Megan Barton-Hanson when she was in the villa in 2018. But as we all know, reality TV is a heavily edited...
05.14.2020
Ep 39. Adwoa talks to her mother, Camilla Lowther OBE, about the joys and pressures of motherhood
This is a special one for me as I’ve always wanted to introduce my wonderful mum to the Gurls Talk community. She’s an inspiration to me and many others, not only as my mother, but as one of the mothers...
05.07.2020
Ep 38. Adwoa talks to Lucy Sheridan about breaking the comparison trap and the power of self-confidence.
“The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.” I read this Mark Twain quote in Lucy Sheridan’s new and utterly brilliant book ‘The Comparison Cure’ and it really resonated with me, because we can all get stuck in...
04.30.2020
Ep 37. Adwoa catches up with Dua Lipa about social media, mental health, and her five-point plan to shake up gender equality in music
Releasing an album in the middle of a global pandemic wasn’t part of her plan, but this week’s guest Dua Lipa did exactly that. In this week’s episode, she talks through the process of launching her new album Future Nostalgia,...
04.23.2020
Ep 36. Adwoa talks to Dr. Ciara Dockery about how we can all thrive in isolation
There’s nothing more important right now than a good chat with a wise friend, and that’s exactly what Dr. Ciara Dockery is for both myself and every member of the Gurls Talk community. Ciara is a clinical psychologist and our...

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The Gurls Talk Podcast episodes:

Holly Madison... on Playboy, female friendship, and embracing neurodiversity

R;pple Suicide Prevention founder Alice Hendy... on creating a ripple effect of change

Zoe Terakes...on the feminist factory, queer representation in the media, and speaking your truth

Talitha Fosh **LIVE from The Jo Malone Townhouse**... on addiction and reclaiming your freedom

Tallulah Willis...on self-compassion, recovery, and letting in love

Julia Samuel... on navigating the complexities of grief

Freida Pinto... on motherhood, staying grounded in her roots, and giving herself grace along the way

Catherine Hardwicke... on the cultural impact of "Thirteen," twenty years later

Sarah Laurel of Savage Sisters Recovery... on attacking addiction with radical love

Chelsea Leyland... on "Sisters Interrupted," advocating for fair access to medical cannabis, motherhood, and the importance of period literacy

Sophie Compton... on "Another Body" and the rise of non-consensual deepfake pornography

AOC... on facing fear head-on

Dina Gachman... on grief and other grave concerns

Richie Shazam... on found family

Tilly Lawless... on sex worker rights

Sean Saifa Wall... on the intersex rights movement

Ai-jen Poo... on championing domestic workers' rights

Mikki Kendall... on fighting the patriarchy

Eileen Kelly... on therapy, sex education, and dating horror stories

Molly Manning Walker... on her feature directorial debut "How To Have Sex"

Maddie Ziegler... on growing up in the spotlight, the pitfalls of perfectionism, and friendship

Rosie Viva... on living with bipolar disorder

Rosie Viva and Adwoa discuss living with bipolar disorder

Ziwe... on her debut book of essays "Black Friend"

Ep 61. Adwoa speaks to singer-songwriter Alessia Cara about being emotionally vulnerable, struggling with mental health and the pressure of reinvention.

Ep 60. Adwoa talks to Little Simz about finding balance in life.

Ep 59. Adwoa talks to Lisa Taddeo, author of Three Women and Animal, about being true to our feelings and overcoming fears.

Ep 58. Adwoa talks to Soma Sara, founder of Everyone’s Invited, about eradicating rape culture and the power of sharing stories.

Ep 57. Adwoa talks to Elsa Majimbo about having the confidence to be outspoken and do things your own way.

Ep.56 Adwoa talks to Brandon Flynn about getting sober, self-reflection during the pandemic, and what it means to be an ally.

Ep.55 Adwoa talks to Rosalía about what it means to be a Spanish singer on a global stage and how the pandemic is impacting the future of music.

Ep 54. Adwoa chats with Stacy Sims, PhD, Global Expert on Female Athlete Physiology, and Nike Master Trainer Joslyn Thompson Rule about breaking taboos, first periods and girls dropping out of sport,

Ep 53. Adwoa talks to Rupi Kaur about the potential of the self, the power of community and sisterhood, and the importance of amplifying marginalised voices.

Ep 52. Adwoa catches up with Michaela DePrince, soloist at the Dutch National Ballet, about facing up to trauma, the fight against discrimination, and the healing power of the arts.

Ep 51. Adwoa hears from activist and organizer Susan Burton on her journey from prison to founding A New Way of Life, a non-profit organization that helps formerly incarcerated women rebuild their liv

Ep 50. Adwoa talks to Emily Ratajkowski about being politically engaged, as both a woman and a mother-to-be.

Ep 49. Adwoa speaks to acclaimed author and activist Bernardine Evaristo, about her approach to writing, activism and moving through the world as a biracial woman.

Ep 48. Adwoa speaks to football phenomenon Ada Hegerberg about what she learnt while recovering from an injury, the power of confidence, and how she advocates for gender equity in sport.

Ep 47. Adwoa speaks to activist, author, TV host and photographer iO Tillett Wright on the nuances of identity politics, challenging heteronormativity and navigating white allyship.

Ep 46. Adwoa and the community organisers from London-based youth outreach initiative Milk & Honey Bees discuss how they work to carve out spaces for Black and Biracial women where they can defy socie

Ep 45. Adwoa speaks to activist, campaigner and founder of Glitch, Seyi Akiwowo about the dangers of online abuse and the effect of the current political climate on digital spaces and our mental healt

Ep 44. Adwoa talks to Lexi Brumback from Netflix’s Cheer about rewriting your future

Ep 43. Adwoa and Afua Hirsch discuss the nuances of biracial identity, the power of language, and the insidious nature of Britain’s brand of anti-Black racism.

Ep 42. Adwoa discusses activism, vulnerability and changing your narrative with Black Lives Matter ambassador and futurist storyteller, Janaya Future Khan.

Ep 41. Adwoa talks to Hollie Arnold, the Team GB Paralympian about achieving something you never thought possible

Ep 40. Adwoa talks to Megan Barton-Hanson about reality TV, insecurities and lifting women up.

Ep 39. Adwoa talks to her mother, Camilla Lowther OBE, about the joys and pressures of motherhood

Ep 38. Adwoa talks to Lucy Sheridan about breaking the comparison trap and the power of self-confidence.

Ep 37. Adwoa catches up with Dua Lipa about social media, mental health, and her five-point plan to shake up gender equality in music

Ep 36. Adwoa talks to Dr. Ciara Dockery about how we can all thrive in isolation

Talitha Fosh LIVE from The Jo Malone Townhouse... on addiction and reclaiming your freedom