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Liberating Motherhood

Liberating Motherhood
Motherhood
Feminism
Patriarchy
Parenting
Women's Rights
Domestic Abuse
Household Labor Inequity
Marriage
Family Court System
Sexism
Emotional Labor
Relationships
Legal System Bias
Domestic Violence
Civil Rights
Nice Guys
Gender Equality
Father's Rights
Storytelling In Court
Protective Orders

Mothers are tired of anti-mother misogyny, household labor inequality, and a culture that expects mothers to bear the burdens of its many shortcomings--all without complaint. Mothers are vital to feminism, and have been neglected in feminist discourse for far too long. Mothers are constantly told that political problems are personal--that if we communicate better, mother better, behave better, thi... more

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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it means to be a public intellectual who also happens to be a woman. The constant criticism feels like a crushing weight that no amount of therapy, resilience, or blocking can render manageable.

Philosop... more

The devaluation of fatness in patriarchy is no accident—and it’s not about health. Patriarchy convinces every woman she’s fat, or at risk of becoming fat, and forces us to spend our lives thinking about our bodies instead of the things that truly mat... more

“Hope is a muscle.” — Marlene Gerber Fried

Marlene Gerber Fried has been a leading reproductive justice and choice activist for decades. She’s seen and survived times of both hopelessness and triumph. She partners often with women of color, espec... more

Discovering Soraya Chemaly’s work on women’s anger was a revelation for me. I was finally able to claim my own anger, rather than dismiss it as juvenile and embarrassing. We must be able to claim our anger, because we have plenty to be angry about. more

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Recent Guests

Virginia Sole-Smith
New York Times bestselling author and journalist
Episode: S2 Ep16: Virginia Sole-Smith: Anti-Fatness as a Tool of Oppression
Marlene Gerber Fried
Longtime reproductive rights activist and scholar, founding president of the National Network for Abortion Funds, and author.
Hampshire College
Episode: S2 Ep15: Marlene Gerber Fried: Abortion rights and reproductive justice
Soraya Chemaly
Award-winning author and activist, director of Women's Media Center Speech Project
Women's Media Center
Episode: S2 Ep14: Soraya Chemaly: Resilience, Women’s Anger, and Dismantling Male Supremacy for Good
Fatima Goss Graves
Nationally recognized leader in the fight for gender justice and expert in law, policy, and culture change.
National Women's Law Center
Episode: S2 Ep13: The Law as a Tool for Feminist Change, with Fatima Goss Graves
Jennie Young
Professor of writing and rhetoric specializing in applied rhetoric, humor, and feminism
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Episode: S2 Ep11: Dating in a Patriarchy, With Jennie Young
Ruthie Ackerman
An award-winning journalist and author of 'The Mother Code'
Episode: S2 Ep10: The Myth of the Bad Mother, with Ruthie Ackerman
Jessa Crispin
Author of several books including 'Why I Am Not a Feminist' and founder of 'The Culture We Deserve'.
Episode: S2 Ep9: What's Wrong With Men? With Jessa Crispin
Kate Manne
Feminist philosopher, writer, and associate professor at the Sage School of Philosophy at Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: S2 Ep8: Understanding the Logic of Misogyny With Philosopher Kate Manne
Gemma Hartley
Freelance writer and author of Fed Up, Emotional Labor, Women and The Way Forward
Episode: S2 Ep7: Why is patriarchy so afraid of women's anger? With Gemma Hartley

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Zahn Valines
Host of Liberating Motherhood and activist focused on feminist issues related to motherhood.
Zonva Lines
Host of the Liberating Motherhood Podcast and advocate for women's rights.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 263 ratings
  • One of my favorites !!

    One of my favorite podcasts . Always enlightening and helps me feel empowered

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CMaddyR
    United Statesa month ago
  • Jessa Crispin

    Been a long time fan of Crispin’s. Great for you two to chat. I loved it. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary Louise Janey
    United States3 months ago
  • A masterclass in the misuse of power

    Zawn’s brand of feminism presents as radical, but ultimately centres her own ego above all else. What masquerades as advocacy is often just control dressed up in theory. Dissent is pathologised, boundaries ignored, and accountability only runs one way. Beneath the rhetoric lies the very power dynamics she claims to dismantle.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Great script. Ugly reality
    Australia3 months ago
  • An Education

    So glad to find Zawn and this podcast. I feel seen and heard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Working Mom 25
    United States4 months ago
  • Zawn is an important voice in the world

    This podcast is excellent for talking about all the ways mothers are exploited in a patriarchal society. The content is eye opening, validating and should be essential listening for everyone. Thank you Zawn for your work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Happy Hamster
    Canada4 months ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its important exploration of motherhood and feminism, often finding the discussions enlightening and validating.
Many express appreciation for the unflinching honesty about the challenges mothers face in a patriarchal society.
Critics might point out moments where certain assertions could be viewed as too radical or dismissive of counterarguments, but these are in the minority.

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S2 Ep16: Virginia Sole-Smith: Anti-Fatness as a Tool of Oppression
Q: How do you respond to this concern trolling and the idea that not abusing fat people somehow glorifies something unhealthy?
Virginia explains that many harsh critics may have personal issues with their own weight history, and it's important to remind them that the world sets unrealistic standards, not the individuals.
S2 Ep15: Marlene Gerber Fried: Abortion rights and reproductive justice
Q: What can you tell this generation of parents about how we can manage to not lose our minds looking at our kids' futures?
Marlene emphasizes the importance of community support and spreading awareness about abortion pills as empowering. She encourages participation in smaller changes that can make a difference before larger social changes can be achieved.
S2 Ep13: The Law as a Tool for Feminist Change, with Fatima Goss Graves
Q: What can people do in situations where there are illegal actions happening to women at work or in schools?
People can gather with others who share similar concerns, understand their rights, and share information to advocate more effectively.
S2 Ep11: Dating in a Patriarchy, With Jennie Young
Q: How can women avoid abusive relationships?
Through the Burn Haystack method, which provides concrete rules and a critical lens for analyzing communications in dating.
S2 Ep11: Dating in a Patriarchy, With Jennie Young
Q: What are some common rhetorical patterns you see?
Jennie identifies patterns such as control masquerading as anxiety, weaponized spirituality, and performative sensitivity as tactics men employ to manipulate women.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Liberating Motherhood

What is Liberating Motherhood about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Themes of motherhood, feminism, and the societal challenges faced by mothers are at the forefront of this collection of discussions. Episodes tackle issues like dating in a patriarchal world, emotional labor, and the unique pressures that mothers face from both societal norms and personal expectations. Guests share their insights into the lived experiences of women and the systemic injustices they encounter, highlighting the importance of advocacy and political change in overcoming these challenges. The content strives to empower mothers, offering both validation and practical advice, while also addressing broader topics like misogyny and the often unrecognized emotional toll of parenthood. This series is particularly notable for its focus ... more

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Recent guests on Liberating Motherhood include:

1. Virginia Sole-Smith
2. Marlene Gerber Fried
3. Soraya Chemaly
4. Fatima Goss Graves
5. Jennie Young
6. Ruthie Ackerman
7. Jessa Crispin
8. Kate Manne

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