Woman Being

The Woman Beings sit down with Joy Thayer, a mother, business owner, and prominent member of her community. She shares her story of raising her son, Sawyer, who was diagnosed as a baby with De Barsy syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. Sawyer was the life of the party, a jokester, and full of joy. He passed away shortly before his 21st birthday, leaving behind a community of family and friends who loved him dearly. Joy shares the beautiful story of his life, and how she has walked through the grieving process. She talks about the light her son carried, and how it far outweighed the burden of his care. She shares all the fun, from Disney trips, to arts and crafts, to Sawyer’s favorite things (like strawberries and cute girls). Tune into this episode to hear a celebration of life and the unexplainable power of a mother’s love.   

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The Woman Beings sit down with sex and relationship coach Rebekah LaRobardiere to talk about... well sex and relationships. Rebekah shares on everything from the “big O” to the influences of purity culture to the importance of building intimacy and trust. Learn important insights on how to connect with your body and cultivate trust with your partner. Or, listen in for some practical tips - like where to get the best lube. This week’s episode is all about sex!

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There are so many factors that influence the way women view their bodies, from media and pop culture to friends, family, and the habits we develop early in life. The Woman Beings sit down with mindset and body coach Katelyn Alexander to talk about body image and positivity, and body dysmorphia. She shares about her experience having an eating disorder and her journey of healing. This episode touches on all the hot topics: body positivity vs. body neutrality, the practice of mirror talk, how body image affects mental health, self-compassion, and learning to listen to your body.   Trigger Warning: For those people who may struggle with an eating disorder or serious cases of body dysmorphia, please be advised. Take this episode at your own pace  - or, feel free to skip it - whatever you need to do to take care of yourself.

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All too often, we hear the phrase, "don't give into peer pressure." In the midst of the pandemic, extreme political polarization, and daily life, it's not as easy as it sounds. The Women Beings sit down to discuss peer pressure when it comes to mask wearing, political disagreements, and setting boundaries. When is it the right time to utilize conflict resolution, and when is it the right time to nod and move on? How do we love family members who disagree? How do we hold to our personal values while also accommodating others with different views? All that and more on this week's episode.    

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The Woman Beings sit down with industry professional and Berkeley film studies grad Kerwin Kuniyoshi to discuss feminist film theory. From Wonder Woman to It’s a Wonderful Life, Oceans 13, Psycho, Peeping Tom, Gravity, Pacific Rim... and even Transformers, hear how the portrayal and characterization of women has evolved throughout the years. While our favorite female directors - Ava Duverney, Patty Jenkins, Greta Gerwig, and others - have made incredible progress, have we truly made changes to the language of cinema? Or are we perpetuating the male gaze? The objectification of women? The oppression of non-whites? Listen in to hear some incredible discussions about some of your favorite films! Spoiler alert: Christian films are often some of the worst perpetrators.

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Body Talk from The Acoustic Mirror by Kaja Silverman - https://bit.ly/39CKy7T

Visual Pleasure and the Narrative Cinema by Laura Mulvey - https://bit.ly/3rebdhr

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The Woman Beings review the new Netflix series, "History of Swear Words," specifically on the episodes featuring the words "bitch" and "pussy." Why are these words referring to women so charged? Where did they come from? And is it okay to use them? This week, listen to a discussion about whether Christians should swear, the implications of gendered cursing, and if it's possible to reclaim bad words for positive change.

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This week, the Woman Beings dive into some uncharted territory with a discussion on the recent social media ban on President Trump. They talk about the implications of social media giants censoring the content on their sites and how that, in turn, effects the way we as a society receive information. From the wrongful censorship of feminine health education to the necessary censorship of account using social media for human trafficking. We are diving into the weeds with this one, so let's do this! 

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Welcome back to Not Your Mom's Book Club! This month, the Woman Beings review "Dear Girls" by comedian Ali Wong. "Dear Girls" is a letter from Ali to her two daughters about her life story, hard-won wisdom, and everything they need to know about life. She shares tools for success like navigating their careers as women, and untold secrets like the unpleasant realities of dating and how she eventually trapped their father. This is a quick read that will make you laugh... and if you're like Kelly Anne, cry too. Grab your favorite drink and tune in!  

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Kelly Anne shares her story of waiting four years to marry the man she knew she would always marry. She talks about maintaining her purity, trusting God for the right timing, and building trust and respect in her first year of marriage after having a mental breakdown. Tune in to learn all about her marriage, how to know when the time is right, and how to listen to your inner voice on this week's episode of the Woman Being Podcast. 

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Leading up to 2021, the Woman Beings talk about New Years Resolutions, how they can be helpful... and how they can be not so helpful. With the events of 2020 in mind, it's important to manage our expectations and keep our focus on the things that matter most to us in life. So, whether you're trying to lose the COVID 19 (lbs), join a book club, or embrace your natural hair, remember: You are enough. Slip ups don't make you a failure. And if you don't have a New Years Resolution, that is totally a-OK.  

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