Unpacking My Privilege

Womb or penis or whatever anatomy you have, you are valuable. You are important, and I’m so happy you exist. In today’s episode, I talk about not liking children or cooking and how I struggle to see my value in my romantic relationship- especially because I don’t want to have kids for a long time. I hope this episode serves you!CONNECT WITH ME FURTHERShanell Peterson's Instagram (@shanellpetersonofficial): https://www.instagram.com/shanellpetersonofficial/EmpressPodcast's Instagram (@emp...

In this episode I talk about wealth privilege, what growing up without wealth privilege looked like for me as a white child, and if it is anti-feminist to be rich.I've decided that I need to start establishing myself as an authority on feminism by sharing my personal stories, so if you loved this episode, please drop me a line on Instagram so I know to keep doing it!CONNECT WITH ME FURTHERShanell Peterson's Instagram (@shanellpetersonofficial): https://www.instagram.com/shanellpetersonofficia...

In this episode I talk about how my Thanksgiving went. I'm proud to announce I didn't fight and argue about important political issues with my conservative family!How did you Thanksgiving go? Did you have difficult conversations? Did you get angry? Did you chicken out? Now is the time to get real with yourself and reflect so that next year you can do even better.CONNECT WITH ME FURTHERShanell Peterson's Instagram (@shanellpetersonofficial): https://www.instagram.com/shanellpetersonofficial/Em...

Stephanie Big Eagle is changing the world by working to restore the Earth to its natural balance- including its people, the animals, and the plants. She has been an indigenous and human rights activist for over thirteen years.In this episode, we talk about Thanksgiving and how we aren't taught the true history of the holiday in school. Additionally, we speak about the current issues the indigenous people face in today's world. This is a must-listen on Thanksgiving and all other days of the ye...

Rosalynne Montoya (she/her, they/them) is changing the world by spreading love and education about their trans community as they share their story. They are a content creator, advocate, public speaker, model, actor, and more!In this episode, we talk about Trans Day of Remembrance- a day when we honor all the trans and gender non-conforming people whose lives were lost due to the acts of anti-transgender violence. We also talk about the accomplishments the trans community; trans people face ex...

Danni from @Amapoundcake is changing the world by working to liberate all bodies. Danni is a proud fat, Black woman, body positive activist, and body image coach. She believes that everyone deserves to have a positive relationship with their bodies and that being healthy or non-healthy shouldn’t be a determining factor in that.In this episode, we talk about how white woman are dominating the body positivity space- which was initially created by and for fat, Black women. We talk about how fatp...

Reign Hervey (she/they) is changing the world by smashing white supremacy and it's effects on all of us. She's done a ton of work with anti-racism and decolonization consulting, facilitation and public speaking, and research. She's also very passionate about intuitive tarot, plant-based living, and how we are all connected.In this episode, we talk about white supremacy and why all white people are racist as to create a foundation of understanding about how we can start making systemic change....

In this episode, I talk about breaking out of the "good girl" mold and being a bad bitch. What does it mean to be a bad bitch? And do sugary sweet girls like me even have the capacity to be a "bad bitch?" Majo Molfino wrote a book that I mention in this episode called “Break the Good Girl Myth: How to Dismantle Outdated Rules, Unleash Your Power, and Design a More Purposeful Life.” I have only read excerpts from the book, so I can’t recommend it, but I’d love to check it out (and maybe ...

In this episode, I talk about how the comment "You're not like most girls." is not a compliment- even though I used to take it as one. This comment actually hurts us individually and collectively by making us feel alone and separate. CONNECT WITH ME FURTHERShanell Peterson's Instagram (@shanellpetersonofficial): https://www.instagram.com/shanellpetersonofficial/EmpressPodcast's Instagram (@empresspodcastofficial): https://www.instagram.com/empresspodcastofficial/Music: https://www.bensou...

Victoria Alexander (they/she) is changing the world by providing inclusive education around periods and reproductive health. In addition to being an online content creator and writer, they also have an incredible online store that sells feminist goods (like their "Support Your Sisters Not Just Your Cis-ters" shirt and IUD-inspired earrings!)In this episode, we talk about menstrual cups and period cravings as well as why using phrases like "people with uteruses" or "menstruators" is impo...