A Feminist in Progress

Part 3 of our 8-episode series of episodes for Chanel Miller's memoir, "Know My Name" talks about Chapters 3 and 4 of this story of survival and resilience.  Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH 09155950608

Part of our 8-episode series of episodes for Chanel Miller's memoir, "Know My Name" talks about Chapters 1 and 2 of this must-read memoir.  Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH 09155950608

The first of our 8-part series for Chanel Miller's memoir, "Know My Name" introduces the book that partly inspired this podcast in the first place. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH 09155950608

For the first book in our Books Season, I talk about Ocean Vuong's debut novel, "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous."  Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH 09155950608

We're back for season 3 and we're busting out books for the season.

I had a marvelous time with season 2 of the podcast. To wrap the season up, I read a new poem, inspired by (among other things) "All To Well."

This special episode of the podcast features Louie, the writer behind Dear Juliet Blog. They talk about nonbinary/gender-nonconforming gender identities, and how we can do better when it comes to making them feel seen and validated, among other topics of discussion. SUPPORT THE SHOW: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH: 09155950608

From the vault of poetry I wrote in my 20s, here's one about being honest... but what does that even mean? Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH: 09155950608

Well, there go the body image issues again. On the term “straight bodies”:  https://youtu.be/EgB6OSNCDHQ https://youtu.be/H69-QpX-wG0 Support the show:   paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH 0915 595 0608

What are some sexist flags we should never ignore? Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH 09155950608 IG: @feministinprogresspod

Don’t let the title fool you. While, yes, this episode touches on thirst traps, it’s so much more than that. “Moms Post Thirst Traps For A Week” by The Try Guys  Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH: 09155950608

In this episode, a trip down memory lane got me to pull up an old spoken word poetry piece, "Dear John", which I performed in 2017 for a poetry slam event titled "Bàgik ti Bagík." You can support the show via paypal.me/feministinprogress or GCASH: 09155950608

It’s time to get real about motherhood… well, the personal decision of not wanting to be the one, that is. And how navigating the dating world with that personal choice is not the easiest thing in the world. You can support the show by donating via paypal.me/feministinprogress or GCASH: 09155950608

In one of a few bonus episodes of the second season of the podcast, I release recordings of me reading/performing spoken word poetry pieces I performed back in the days of open mic poetry readings at Mt. Cloud Bookshop in Baguio City. These poems are part of my feminist formation and I hope you find joy in listening to them. This piece, Aorta Material, is immensely inspired by a Katrina Stuart San...

Let’s switch gears for this episode and talk not necessarily about feminism itself or get too political. In this episode, I give the Feminists in Progress an update on what I’ve been up to during the hiatus and why, sometimes, while the metaphorical ladders we climb matter the building that ladder is propped against matters just as much. Instagram: instagram.com/feministinprogresspod | Facebook: f...

On Thursday, October 7, the nation turned pink. For once, this feminist in progress felt something she hasn’t felt for her country ever since a misogynist became the most powerful man in the country: Hope. In this episode, A Feminist in Progress declares: #LetLeniLead. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress | GCASH 09155950608

Is it just me or are things a little… green? Envy | Contrapoints Instagram: instagram.com/feministinprogresspod Facebook: facebook.com/feministinprogresspod If you find value in what I do, consider giving a donation via paypal.me/feministinprogress or GCASH: 09155950608 Cover art portrait by instagram.com/rileyartfair

🎶 I'm sorry I was gone / But look I made you some content / [Mommy] made you your favorite, open wide 🎶  Yes, A Feminist in Progress will be back for a second season. Support the show: paypal.me/feministinprogress GCASH: 09155950608

What’s in a name? Is it gender? Join me for the season 1 finale of the podcast as I explore the relationship between our gender and our name. Work cited: Names and “Doing Gender”: How Forenames and Surnames Contribute to Gender Identities, Difference, and Inequalities (Pilcher 2017)  Episode transcript: https://feministinprogresspod.wordpress.com/2021/07/31/msgendered/ Instagram: instagram.co...

Are The Try Guys an example of an alternative model of masculinity we so need in our times? Don’t worry if you don’t know who The Try Guys are. I got you. Episode transcript Instagram: instagram.com/feministinprogresspod Facebook: facebook.com/feministinprogresspod If you find value in what I do, consider giving a donation via paypal.me/feministinprogress or GCASH 09155950608 Cover art portrait by...

The standalone film for the sole female OG Avenger that first got us excited (or cautious?) when it was first announced in 2019 finally came out after several pandemic-related delays. But was it worth the wait? This Feminist in Progress weighs in. Instagram: instagram.com/feministinprogresspod Facebook: facebook.com/feministinprogresspod If you find value in what I do, consider giving a donation v...

Do you love your body? Why or why not? Then again, is “love your body” the ultimate answer to the social problem of body image dysmorphia that permeates across identities? Or could we approach the problem differently? Note to headphone users: At around the 18-minute mark, you might hear my cat meowing. Resources: Beauty | ContraPoints   Empowered: Popular Feminism and Popular Misogyny (Sarah...

It’s time to talk about The Star-Spangled Man with a Plan himself, Captain America! Does the most popular fictional character to embody the stars and stripes invite progressive media reading? I revisit all three Captain America movies in the MCU and the Disney+ series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier to find out. Episode transcript RESOURCES: Feminist Frequency Radio Episode 161: Left-Reading Med...

Patrick Stump’s “Bad Side of 25” + Bo Burnham’s latest Netflix special, “Inside” = Me pondering about my own life as I turn 30 🎶 How am I 30? 🎶 (Pardon the voice quality here. I recorded another episode before this, so I was already kind of tired when I recorded this.) “Bad Side of 25” by Patrick Stump   Bo Burnham: Inside Instagram  | Facebook   If you find value in what I do, co...

Let’s kick off the second half of season 1 with a totally light, non-controversial topic, shall we? It’s one of the biggest taboo subjects in Philippine society, methinks, but I want to destigmatize it by using as a starting point a subplot of the third season of the Canadian teen soap, Degrassi: The Next Generation , that tackled this particular issue. I want to reminder listeners to keep an open...