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Liberating Motherhood

Liberating Motherhood
Feminism
Patriarchy
Motherhood
Domestic Violence
Women's Rights
Parenting
Misogyny
Emotional Labor
Domestic Abuse
Marriage
Coercive Control
Household Labor Inequity
Emotional Abuse
Family Court System
Sexism
Reproductive Justice
Social Justice
Sexual Coercion
Relationships
Gender Equality

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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Supremacy culture wants to convince us all that it is inevitable. If oppression is natural, it’s hardly worth fighting, after all. Racism, sexism, and other systems of oppression have always weaponized science—and too many scientists have allowed the... more

No matter how much we try to relegate sexuality to the most private corner of our lives, it inevitably escapes. Sex is not really a private act. It’s a political one, which both influences and is influenced by our culture, politics, history, and more... more

Rather than taking the summer entirely off, I’m reducing my podcasting frequency to every other week, and posting reruns of some of my favorite episodes during the off weeks. I’ll be back to full-time in the fall.

Do I hate men? Should you? Yes. No... more

Two weeks ago, I interviewed Justine van der Leun about criminalized survival, and why women so often end up in prison for “crimes” of self-defense. The truth is that women often end up in prison for behaviors that aren’t criminal at all—not just for... more

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Recent Guests

Angela Saini
Award-winning journalist and author; MIT science writing instructor
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: S3 Ep21: Angela Saini: Who Benefits From Convincing Us Oppression is Natural?
Angela Jones
Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University
Episode: S3 Ep20: Angela Jones: Sex as a Political Act
Valena Beety
Wrongful convictions litigator; McKinney Professor of Law at Indiana University-Bloomington Maurer School of Law; author
Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School of Law
Episode: S3 Ep18: Valena Beety: The Criminalization of Mothers and Motherhood
Justine van der Leun
Journalist, author, and host of Believe Her podcast
Episode: S3 Ep17: Justine van der Leun: Criminalized Survival
Loretta J. Ross
Activist, professor, public intellectual
Smith College; La Rasta Consulting
Episode: S3 Ep16: (Rerun) Loretta Ross: Calling In, Building Sustainable Activism, and Changing Minds
Elizabeth Dalgarno
World leading researcher and advocate in abuse and family court dynamics
University of Manchester (Masters in Public Health); advocate for coercive control and post-separation abuse
Episode: S3 Ep15: Dr. Elizabeth Dalgarno: Surviving Family Court and the Normalization of Abuse
Inimai Chettiar
President of A Better Balance, civil rights attorney
A Better Balance
Episode: S3 Ep13: Inimai Chettiar: Fighting for Women's Legal Rights
Stefanie O'Connell
Author of The Ambition Penalty, journalist and podcaster
Author, The Ambition Penalty
Episode: S3 Ep12: Stefanie O'Connell: The Ambition Penalty
Cordelia Fine
Academic and writer focused on gender, neuroscience, and society
University of Melbourne
Episode: S3 Ep11: Cordelia Fine: Debunking Sex Difference Myths

Hosts

Zonva Lines
Host of Liberating Motherhood Podcast; active in maternal justice and feminist activism.
Zawn Villines
Co-host and primary voice focusing on feminist analysis, motherhood, and policy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 362 ratings
  • Brilliant host & guests, always enlightening

    I can’t believe this show doesn’t have thousands of 5 star reviews. Fantastic resource as I unpack how patriarchy affects my life. Every episode has at least one aha moment for me. Thank you Zawn!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leahanne33
    United States17 days ago
  • Exceptional!

    A direct, clear, and truthful look at the actual state of the world for women and men.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Janna Denton-Howes
    Canada25 days ago
  • All women should listen

    I’m not a mother (by choice), but I’ve found a lot to love about the LM podcast. More than a decade out of an abusive marriage, I’m still reckoning with what my ex did to me, and hearing voices like Zawn’s and the wonderful guests she has on LM has helped immensely.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UpstateInkedLady
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Information

    A favorite listen. Common experiences shared and explained in meaningful ways. Very validating, supportive, and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SarahlynnM
    United States2 months ago
  • Life changing

    Zawn puts words to so many feelings and ideas I didn't quite know how to articulate and I feel so seen. Thank you for this essential work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    She Matters
    Australia2 months ago

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Guests bring expert insights and practical takeaways for activists and parents alike.
Engaging, thought-provoking discussions that challenge patriarchy and empower listeners.
Some episodes featuring male co-hosts may be less resonant for a subset of listeners.
Listeners praise the rigorous research and compassionate storytelling.
High-quality analysis with clear commitments to survivor-centered justice.

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S3 Ep21: Angela Saini: Who Benefits From Convincing Us Oppression is Natural?
Q: What concerns do you have about using social category data in policy and science?
Saini warns that categories created for civil rights or policy can be hijacked by conservative actors, and once data is disaggregated and reinterpreted, it may be misused to entrench bias rather than address inequality.
S3 Ep21: Angela Saini: Who Benefits From Convincing Us Oppression is Natural?
Q: How do you see marriage and family structures functioning as tools of the state, and what went wrong in modern times?
The discussion outlines patrilocality and the shift from extended families to nuclear households as factors that centralized loyalty to the state, with marriage becoming a mechanism to reproduce a stable, state-serving population rather than mutual care.
S3 Ep21: Angela Saini: Who Benefits From Convincing Us Oppression is Natural?
Q: Tell us about how the idea of patriarchy emerged and why it's more a historical and sociological question than a biological one.
Saini explains that patriarchy arose gradually as early states required populations to support state-building, not because human biology dictates it, and that there has been substantial historical variation in gender roles across ancient societies.
S3 Ep14: Rerun: Kate Manne: Understanding the Logic of Misogyny
Q: What changes do you see as necessary to empower women to leave inequitable situations without being judged or blamed?
We need structural supports—economic safety nets, childcare, and a cultural shift that rejects victim-blaming—so that leaving becomes a viable, stigma-free option rather than an impossible choice.
S3 Ep14: Rerun: Kate Manne: Understanding the Logic of Misogyny
Q: So how do we make the phenomenon of entitlement more visible in everyday life?
By foregrounding equity as a moral demand, comparing it to the actual duties and care women provide, and challenging the internalized belief that asking for fair labor is somehow unfair or deranging to relationships.

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Listeners lean into rigorous discussions of motherhood, gender equality, and systemic reforms that affect families. Across episodes, topics include the criminalization of motherhood, coercive control in family courts, workplace rights for pregnant workers, pay equity, and the social dynamics of patriarchy. The conversations often pair investigative reporting with scholarly insight and activist strategy, highlighting practical reforms, survivor-centered advocacy, and the role of policy in advancing maternal justice. A notable strength is the blend of personal lived experience with data-driven analysis and thoughtful critique of cultural norms, making it particularly relevant for audiences seeking social impact, feminist theory in action, and... more

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Recent guests on Liberating Motherhood include:

1. Angela Saini
2. Angela Jones
3. Valena Beety
4. Justine van der Leun
5. Loretta J. Ross
6. Elizabeth Dalgarno
7. Inimai Chettiar
8. Stefanie O'Connell

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