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Messy Liberation: Feminist Conversations about Politics and Pop Culture

Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown
Feminism
Capitalism
Intersectional Feminism
Mental Health
Diet Culture
Mutual Aid
Community
Grief
Community Building
Parenting
Social Justice
Reality Television
Racism
Body Empowerment
Trash TV
Misogyny
Coaching
Body Image
Personal Growth
Intersectionality

Join feminist coaches Taina Brown and Becky Mollenkamp for casual (and often deep) conversations about business, current events, politics, pop culture, and more. We’re not perfect activists or allies! These are our real-time, messy feminist perspectives on the world around us. This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking questions like: • Why is feminism important today? • What is intersect... more

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Sarah Heeter
Founder/CEO of PodFox Media, podcast production and strategic consultation
PodFox Media
Episode: Podcasting Is Political: Who Profits, Who Gets Erased, and What You Can Do About It (with Sarah Heeter)
Mx. Dahlia Belle
Trans comedian
Comedian
Episode: The Politics of Who Gets to Be Funny: Trans Comedian Mx. Dahlia Belle Tells All!
Dacy Gillespie
Founder of Mindful Closet, body liberation advocate
Mindful Closet
Episode: The Politics of Your Closet: Body Liberation, Fast Fashion, and What You're Actually Allowed to Wear
Shana Manai Spence
Registered dietitian and nutritionist; public-health advocate
New York City Department of Health
Episode: Food Is Political: Diet Culture, Food Deserts & the Systems Keeping You From Eating Well
Erica Clahar
Executive director and founder of Uni Feeds, a food waste nonprofit
Uni Feeds
Episode: We Throw Away 40% of Our Food While 40M People Go Hungry
Gwen Nolan
Founder of Mother Compost, a food excess recycling organization
Mother Compost
Episode: We Throw Away 40% of Our Food While 40M People Go Hungry
Dr. Han Ren
Licensed psychologist; private practice in Austin; focus on intersectional mental health, anti-racist clinical work
Private practice, Austin
Episode: Why Mental Health Care Is Failing Marginalized Communities (with Dr. Han Ren)
Danielle Marshall
Equity strategist and executive coach
Culture Principles / Unpacked Culture Chronicles
Episode: How to Have Difficult Conversations Without Losing Yourself (with Danielle Marshall)
Koa Beck
Author of White Feminism
Author/Writer
Episode: White Feminism, Power, and Who Gets Left Behind with White Feminism Author Koa Beck

Hosts

Becky Mollenkamp
Host of Messy Liberation; introduces topics and guides interview; focuses on feminism, business, and personal growth.
Taina Brown
Co-host; engages with guest and frames the political angle; hosts discussions on liberation and culture.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • In the words of Marie Kondo, I love mess!

    Love these raw and authentic convos between these two! Life is ~messy~ and it’s so refreshing to listen to two people who just get it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nins397
    United States9 months ago
  • Ladies On Point

    Love the topics of these two, and his its about building and learning more than just telling us what to do. These ladies are observing and applying and it makes me want to learn and apply new knowledge too

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miss Graham
    United Statesa year ago
  • The voices we need!

    I love this honest, authentic, raw approach. We’re taking off the gloves and pulling back the hood to see what’s really happening. The hosts are spectacular and the topics are always on point. Make this one a regular listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HLVP
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this show!

    I love how Taina and Becky talk honestly and the messiness of liberation and then naming the small steps we can all take toward big liberation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RevNMH
    United States2 years ago
  • Proud of this show!

    These conversations with my amazing co-host Taina are everything! We are so grateful to everyone who listens.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beckymollenkamp
    United States2 years ago

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Engaging, authentic, and empowering—feels like a conversation with friends who keep it real.
Open, honest discussions that balance critique with life-affirming ideas.
Smart, intersectional analysis that stays practical and grounded in everyday life.

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Food Is Political: Diet Culture, Food Deserts & the Systems Keeping You From Eating Well
Q: What government policies most affect access to food today?
She calls out SNAP and its restructuring, the funding cuts to food insecurity statistics, and the broader political dynamics that influence who can access nutrition assistance.
Food Is Political: Diet Culture, Food Deserts & the Systems Keeping You From Eating Well
Q: How do you address the misinformation around nutrition data and blogs versus real studies?
She emphasizes basing interpretations on human data, critically evaluating sources, and not shaming people for asking questions.
Why Mental Health Care Is Failing Marginalized Communities (with Dr. Han Ren)
Q: How do you navigate conversations about systemic oppression with other therapists, and how does that play out in professional settings like conferences or networking?
She explains being outspoken about anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice, sharing experiences to shift norms, and the importance of transparent language and lived experience in fostering understanding.
Why Mental Health Care Is Failing Marginalized Communities (with Dr. Han Ren)
Q: But first, I was hoping you could just give people a quick rundown on who you are, and how long have you been in therapy, doing therapy, how long you've been a psychologist, and just a little bit back at your background.
Dr. Han Ren discusses her nine years as a licensed psychologist, her Austin practice focused on immigrants, global majority communities, and complex trauma, and her path into psychology as foundational to her political and anti-oppressive approach.
How to Have Difficult Conversations Without Losing Yourself (with Danielle Marshall)
Q: So Danielle, can you tell people who you are, what you do?
Danielle Marshall describes herself as an equity strategist and executive coach who works with nonprofits and small businesses, focusing on how to have civil, outcome-oriented conversations and to bridge gaps created by differing perspectives.

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A candid, intersectional look at feminism, politics, and pop culture through the lens of two feminist coaches. The show mixers practical guidance on mutual aid, collective action, and ethical entrepreneurship with sharp cultural critique, everyday experiences, and guest conversations that tackle race, gender, class, and power. Episodes center liberation as a communal, iterative process, emphasize accountability and empathy, and balance rigorous analysis with approachable, real-life storytelling. It's probably especially engaging for listeners who want thoughtful, messy conversations about how to build equitable communities and navigate capitalism, media, and policy without losing nuance or humanity.

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2. Mx. Dahlia Belle
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