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Well-behaved women rarely make history – as someone once said – difficult women do. In this new LBC new podcast, Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women, Rachel will be talking to women who had to be a pain in the backside to get where they are today. Women who take the word difficult as a compliment not an insult. And women who had to fight, resist, insist, or otherwise be badly behaved in order to get ... more

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This week, Rachel chats with bestselling historian Hallie Rubenhold, the woman rewriting the stories behind Britain’s most famous crimes. Hallie’s hit book The Five turned the Jack the Ripper story on its head by focusing on the women he killed, not ... more

In this episode of Difficult Women, Rachel sits down with acclaimed author and historian Juliet Nicolson for an intimate and in-depth conversation about resilience, reinvention, and family legacy. Every family has secrets, but Juliet Nicolson’s antec... more

Last year the Difficult Women team went to darkest Gloucestershire to record the one and only Dame Jilly Cooper, whose death, aged 88, was announced this week. We went to the Chantry, her house near Stroud, which is as bonkers and beautiful and brill... more

In this episode Rachel speaks to a woman who has been thrust into unimaginably difficult circumstances. Hanan Khashoggi is the widow of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the Washington Post journalist assassinated after being critical about the Saudi Arabi... more

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Hallie Rubenhold
Social historian and bestselling author
Episode: 190. Hallie Rubenhold
Juliet Nicolson
Author and member of a famous literary family
Author of multiple best-selling books
Episode: 189. Juliet Nicolson
Hanan Khashoggi
Widow of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, advocating for justice and representing his legacy.
Episode: 187. Hanan Khashoggi
Michal Herzog
First Lady of Israel
Presidency of Israel
Episode: 184. Michal Herzog, First Lady of Israel
Helen Whately
Former Social Care Minister and prominent Tory frontbencher
Conservative Party
Episode: Helen Whately MP
Emma Forrest
Director, screenwriter, and author known for her novel 'Your Voice in My Head' and her latest book 'Father Figure'
Episode: Emma Forrest
Sharon Gaffka
Former Love Island contestant and activist focusing on gender-based violence.
Episode: Sharon Gaffka: from Love Island to the Lobby.
Kate Muir
Writer and documentarian, author of 'How to Have a Magnificent Midlife Crisis'
Episode: Kate Muir Bridges The Hormone Gap
Clare-Louise Knox
Business psychologist specializing in women's health and advocate for menstrual health awareness
Episode: Periods, Power, and Psychology: Breaking the Taboo with Clare-Louise Knox

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Rachel Johnson
Host of Difficult Women, engaging with a diverse array of influential women who have made substantial contributions to society. Rachel approaches conversations with an emphasis on resilience and empowerment, often sharing her personal experiences to connect with guests.

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 361 ratings
  • Enabling misogyny

    This podcast does nothing to help women and anyone who dedicates an episode to India Hicks is no friend to other women.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Aud gal
    United States5 months ago
  • Bonnie Greer

    Unfortunately Bonnie Greer has no grasp on English culture at all & hence talks rubbish.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sixsmithridesagain
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Vanessa Felt Episode

    Absolutely loved this conversation. I think - no disrespect Vanessa, as you clearly worshipped them - that you’re parents were nuts for not being constantly charmed and delighted with you on every level! I cannot imagine thinking that my daughters were ‘less than or not enough’. Perhaps it was some insecurity of your parents own that led them to making you feel you were ‘not enough’. Clearly you have risen above in your journey as a parent. I have always enjoyed immensely how erudite you are ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hebebeng
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Terrible interview skills

    Rachel's interview skills are shockingly poor. She fails to listen to her guests who know much more about themselves and their area of expertise than Rachel does. She does not seem to be be able to frame a simple question. Rather she interviews by putting statements to guests which are often inaccurate, or highlight a lack of preparation or betray her own poorly constructed opinions, assumptions and biases. What a missed opportunity for listeners to hear from of some incredible and fascinating g... more

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    @geebaker
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Missed opportunity with some interesting guests

    Difficult women brings on some interesting guests but Johnson is a vacuous and shallow interviewer. A lot of the time she collapses into her own personal anecdotes and references to her privileged friends and upbringing.

    She likes self-awareness and doesn't seem to connect with her most interesting and accomplished guests.

    A number of the guests on the show tend to be friends from orbit and social background - those interviews are difficult to finish: shallow, unsubstantial and dull.

    Apple Podcasts
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    ShadyBroker
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners appreciate the variety of topics covered, though there are mixed feelings about the quality of interactions with certain guests.
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The conversations are refreshing and engaging, illuminating the experiences of influential women.

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190. Hallie Rubenhold
Q: Why did you call your book The Story of a Murder?
It describes the murder and its broader context, focusing on the multiple perspectives involved.
189. Juliet Nicolson
Q: What has been the saddest time of your life?
I probably drank alcoholically for around 10 years or so, possibly longer.
185. Thomasina Miers
Q: When have you had to be most difficult, Thomasina Miers?
I think asking for pay rises. You have to be quite difficult when surrounded by men.
183. Emma Willis
Q: Why did you set up Style for Soldiers?
Emma was inspired by stories of injured soldiers and felt compelled to use her skills to help them feel better about themselves through bespoke shirts.
183. Emma Willis
Q: How did you make the leap from being a very successful door-to-door seller of shirts to a shirt maker?
Emma explained how she transitioned from selling shirts to setting up her own business by collaborating with a wholesaler and eventually opening her bespoke shirt factory.

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The podcast addresses the challenges faced by women who have fought against societal norms and expectations to carve out their paths. Through insightful interviews with a variety of female guests, it explores themes of empowerment, resilience, and the intricacies of navigating a world often biased against women. Episodes cover a broad spectrum of topics, including motherhood, politics, historical narratives, mental health, and societal issues unique to women. This approach not only highlights the struggles these women have overcome but also celebrates their successes, making it a space for authentic conversations about what it means to be a 'difficult woman' in today's society.

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Recent guests on Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women include:

1. Hallie Rubenhold
2. Juliet Nicolson
3. Hanan Khashoggi
4. Michal Herzog
5. Helen Whately
6. Emma Forrest
7. Sharon Gaffka
8. Kate Muir

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