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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
Relationships
Gender Equality
Legal System Bias

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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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

In patriarchy, there is no sure escape from violent relationships. The courts and police may not help. Friends and family may turn their backs. And even when a woman’s life is in danger, she does not have the same right to self-defense as a man.

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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
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
TJ Raphael
Investigative journalist and host of Liberty Lost
Wondery
Episode: S3 Ep10: TJ Raphael: Coercive Adoption, Liberty Lost, and Who Gets to Be a Mother
Soraya Chemaly
Award-winning author and activist focusing on gender norms, inclusivity, social justice, free speech, sexualized violence and technology
Women's Media Center Speech Project
Episode: S3 Ep8: Soraya Chemaly: Male Supremacy
Sarah Ruden
Leading translator of ancient Western literature, author of Reproductive Wrongs
Harvard University (PhD); Translator/Author
Episode: S3 Ep7: Sarah Ruden: A Short History of Bad Ideas About Women

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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.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 352 ratings
  • Great Information

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SarahlynnM
    United Statesa month ago
  • One of the few truly honest voices

    There are few to no voices honest and candid enough as Zawn’s on the topics she speaks of. That her episodes and blogs ring true to my experiences is how I know that Zawn goes far enough - and others don’t. I’ve been gaslit about my real, lived experiences as a mother and a woman in this day and age, country and society. It’s been horrendous; and we need more podcasts and voices like Zawn’s. There needs to be massive change now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mescal Madame
    United Statesa month ago
  • Essential

    I am so happy to have found this podcast after reading Jessa Crispin’s latest book, “What’s Wrong With Men”. Liberating Motherhood is full of intelligent, insightful, challenging and poignant conversation that leaves me better for having listened.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MJMiller87
    United States2 months ago
  • Critical Information

    Zawn’s work is critical for women to hear. I am so grateful for every episode and article that she writes and I feel hopeful that as we educate ourselves and share this information with each other, women will be empowered and hopefully change will begin.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Curious Capybara 2222
    Canada2 months ago
  • Engaging and though-provoking

    Thank you for this excellent resource! Once I became a mother, I definitely felt the effects of feminism that was designed to get us access to the public spaces and jobs where we could compete on equal footing with men. And we have done that, with the wages of unmarried women and men being closer than ever. But once you have kids that pay difference goes off the cliff and you discover that the whole “we can have it all” is propaganda or cheerleading and not a reflection of reality. Children ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tofulish
    United States4 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 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.
S3 Ep11: Cordelia Fine: Debunking Sex Difference Myths
Q: Before we get into why this exists, how it exists, and how we counter it, tell me a little bit about how you got into this line of research.
Cordelia Fine explains that she wandered into gender and neuroscience while working on a neuroethics project and raising young children, noticing how popular books misrepresented brain differences and how those misrepresentations were promoted in everyday settings. Her path led to a broader critique of how science is used to reinforce gender stereotypes, eventually shaping her books and academic work.
S3 Ep9: Jennie Young: Dating More Safely in a Patriarchy
Q: How does the book address the resistance women face when they implement Burn Haystack principles?
The book acknowledges backlash, including anger from men and “death threats” anticipated by the publisher, but emphasizes staying firm and not watering down the message to protect women and children.
S3 Ep9: Jennie Young: Dating More Safely in a Patriarchy
Q: What are some recurring red flags people should watch for in dating bios or prompts?
Directives embedded in prompts or bios—like expectations about being fit for adventure or other control signals—often predict future red flags; even seemingly small cues can indicate patterns of control that escalate.

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

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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2. Justine van der Leun
3. Elizabeth Dalgarno
4. Inimai Chettiar
5. Stefanie O'Connell
6. Cordelia Fine
7. TJ Raphael
8. Soraya Chemaly

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