WAM Series 8 has landed!

And we couldn't think of anyone better to celebrate with, than disco queen Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

Come join the listen-party, as Sophie takes us on a journey through her emotional life landscape - pausing for reflection at key chapters, from her childhood and younger years navigating the music industry, all the way through to steering her own family along the path to independence.

Sophie is refreshingly honest about how she handles these unique pressures. Just the way you like it.

Ooh, and her FABULOUS new album, Perimenopop, is out on 12th September! Which will obv be on a loop at WAM HQ.

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WAM is winding up for summer... but not before we bring you one final book recomm!

Kate Muir is a powerhouse. Following her 7 year span as chief film critic of The Times, and authoring three novels, she turned her hand to campaign film making. If the Davina menopause documentaries changed your life, this woman is who you need to thank. She now brings you her third book on living better as women, How To Have A Magnificent Midlife Crisis. And WAM urges you to get involved.

Her convo with Jen invites you inside Kate's own midlife story, roams across Scottish myth, Jungian archetypes and why psychotherapy still isn't doing enough for women. Pure gold.

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BONUS EPISODE ALERT!

We had SUCH a great time with this awesome duo.

Jinty and Lou of Womenkind Collective have been podcasting since the pandemic. We've loved them longtime, and the convo we were so excited to have with them didn't disappoint! Together, we roam around such hot topics as the man-heavy travel show industry, falling over in public and fear of phone calls. And of course, the much-anticipated PARTY LINE analysis.

Hop aboard and buckle up, dear listeners - this is one wild voyage...

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Continuing WAM Book Season...

Our guest for today became known originally for her modelling career, after competing in the final of the Miss Wales Beauty Pageant. Once it emerged that nude pictures of her had been used to con money out of men all over the world, Davies used the talent she’d cultivated as a then broadcaster to trace the impact in her BBC documentary WHEN NUDES ARE STOLEN.

Furthering her campaigning for women’s rights and body positivity, her debut book ‘No One Wants To See Your D*ck’ explores the rise in online misogyny and how to tackle it. WAM hugely recommends.

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WAM is a happy home to many great writer pals, which is why we wanted to honour the tradition properly ahead of the summer, and bring you a month-long special to prep you for a season of great reads!

We're kicking off with US author Christine Murphy and her debut novel, Notes On Surviving The Fire, described by The New Yorker as having:

'A thriller's bones, a satire's glare, and a comeuppance story's anarchic spirit' 

We absolutely love Christine, her book and this conversation, but do need to offer a warning that the episode contains graphic descriptions of rape.

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Stella Duffy OBE is a without doubt a household name - whether you know her through her countless theatre productions or novels, or through her activism. What she brings to this conversation is deeply personal however, sharing her experiences of illness, her struggle to have children, and how she's come to know herself through the existential psychotherapy she's now trained to provide.

We adored speaking with Stella on this vast and expansive range of topics. Whatever your state of mind or mood, this is just the convo to bring you something deep and important.

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Whether you have an actual sister or not (and whatever your relationship may be. Or not) we think you're gonna love this one.

Here at WAM, women's relationships are our obsession and specialty. And you're here, so we suspect you feel similarly. Pull up a pew as we delicately adjust our crinolines n bonnets (sharpening the pen knives under our petticoats). We're going in...

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Dr Charlotte Proudman is a fearless defender of women and children's rights in the family court. She's also made a name outside the courts, having to defend herself in the face of attempts by some in her profession to shut her down personally.

In this episode, Charlotte speaks to the ways the legal system punishes women - including Charlotte herself. She eloquently and movingly describes the emotional impact of the vital work she does, and where her passionate need for justice comes from.

We're excited to let you know that Charlotte's book, 'He Said She Said: Truth, Trauma and the Struggle for Justice in the Family Court' is out NOW in hardback.

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Enough is a not for profit method of reporting rape, aiming to give power to survivors while effectively deterring perpetrators. Their work centres around survivor experiences, how they feel and what they need. 

In this episode Bea speaks to co-founder of Enough Katie White and clinical lead Dr Maisie Johnstone Phd.

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Today, we bring you a half term special on maternal rage. Jen is solo parenting WAM today, and is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Caroline Boyd. Caroline specialises in supporting parents - from pregnancy to childbirth... and beyond.

Caroline is the author of Mindful New Mum, and her published research explores mothers' experiences of intrusive thoughts about their babies. Her work has been featured in You magazine, Grazia, and Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4, and she is an Ambassador for UK perinatal mental health charity, PANDAS. Caroline shares psychology ideas on Instagram and in the media to help parents feel less alone and more connected - to themselves and their children.

You can reach Caroline at drcarolineboyd.com or via Instagram @_drboyd

Caroline offers a self-paced anger course for mothers (USE THE CODE “PODCAST” TO CLAIM YOUR £100 DISCOUNT):

https://dr-caroline-boyd.mykajabi.com/maternal-rage-sign-up

Download Caroline’s FREE GUIDE on how to deal with partner rage:

https://dr-caroline-boyd.mykajabi.com/3rs-free-download

Caroline’s book, Mindful New Mum: A Mind-Body Approach to the Highs and Lows of Motherhood, is available to buy online Amazon, Waterstones or Bookshop

If this episode raises any concerns for you please talk to a trusted health professional such as your GP.

You can also reach out to the services below:

UK: PANDAS - 0808 1961 776

Samaritans – 116 123

US: Postpartum Support International - 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD)

For emergency help - call 999 or visit your local A&E department

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