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Even in 2020, women still do most of the housework and child-rearing in societies around the world. Eve Rodsky, author of the book  Fair Play , says that’s because women’s time is valued like sand—infinite and not worth much. Rodsky tells how taking a fresh perspective on women’s and men’s time can move couples toward equality in the home.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpo...

The trailblazing Supreme Court Justice was a captivating speaker: Witty, inspiring, and eloquent. Listen as she reveals the advice she got from Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, in an excerpt from a 2015 speech RBG gave at the Seneca Women tribute to the first woman on the US Supreme Court.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Words are powerful things. But in our 24/7 media environment, we are inundated with negative words and images—and that can be detrimental to your state of mind. We get great advice on how change that equation, and use words to make yourself happier, stronger and more confident. from neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart, author of The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain. Learn mo...

Many of us are still officing from home, and the constant disruptions make it hard to be a self-starter and get our work done. We learn some great tips to re-kindle the fire of self-motivation from Dr. Ayelet Fishbach, professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and an expert on motivation and decision making. Learn more about your ad-choice...

Getting through challenging times requires a few deep breaths—and a shift in perspective. We talk to Elizabeth Vazquez, president, co-founder and CEO of WeConnect International, a nonprofit for women entrepreneurs, about how she finds optimism and meaning in this moment. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He’s best known for playing the romantic lead on Jane the Virgin, but Justin Baldoni is also a director, producer, entrepreneur—and an advocate for a fresh perspective on masculinity that says men must take an active role in advancing progress for women and for men. In this episode, he tells how parents can raise children who prioritize equality and fairness. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

More than 6 months of sharing the same work and living space during the pandemic can pose challenges for even the strongest relationships. Dr. Harry Reis, Professor of Psychology at the University of Rochester, tells how to use this time to strengthen the bonds that brought you together in the first place. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/...

Today's anniversary of 9-11 is an appropriate time to reflect on the heroism of those who risked their lives for others that day—and to recognize those who are still doing so, as medical personnel battling the coronavirus. We revisit the mini-documentary "Frontliners," made by a trio of young filmmakers to show the bravery and very personal experiences of these health care workers. To watch the fi...

Friday is the 19th anniversary of the tragedy that forever changed America. We suggest ways to commemorate the day; one great one is to learn the overlooked stories of the brave women firefighters, police and EMTs who risked their lives to help others. We talk to Mary Carouba, co-author with Susan Hagen, of Women at Ground Zero. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork....

We can choose happiness, and we can reframe even the worst experiences for a positive outcome. Maja Kazazic is living proof of that. She survived the brutal war in her native Bosnia, moved to the US and then went on to found a successful software company. In this episode, Maja tells how she refused to let her devastating injuries destroy her and how we can each choose happiness.  Learn more about...

To kick off a new season of Conversations on Power and Purpose, we’re launching a special, six-episode series called Getting to Equal. It features dynamic speakers in conversation with guest hosts Carolyn Tastad, Group President, North America, and Deanna Bass, Vice President, Global Equality and Inclusion—both of P&G. In this preview of tomorrow’s Conversation, soccer champ and author Abby Wa...

The pandemic has taken an extra toll on women. And among those disproportionately affected by Covid are Alzheimer’s patients—two thirds of whom are women. All which makes the work of UCSF neurologist Dr. Fanny Elahi even more crucial. In this excerpt from 100 Women to Hear, we talk to Dr. Elahi about how she brings a “women’s lens” to her work on early detection of degenerative brain disease, incl...

A college diploma is the best ticket to upward mobility. But while many lower-income students plan to go to college, they often fail to attend because they lack information and guidance. The nonprofit College Advising Corps provides these students with the advice and support they need to make college a reality. We talk to CAC founder Nicole Hurd and Bank of America’s Kerry Sullivan.  Learn more ab...

Finding affordable, quality child care has always been a dilemma for working women; in fact it's one of the hurdles to women's advancement in the workforce. In this preview of Made by Women, Sheila Marcelo, founder of  Care.com , reveals why the current moment may in fact be an opportunity to put child care and elder care on the nation's agenda. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihea...

Remote working, the gig economy—these shifts were already underway before the pandemic.  Author and technology analyst Chris Shipley talks to Kim Azzarelli about the new world of work and how each of us can benefit from it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arianna Huffington revolutionized the media word when she created Huffington Post, the global news-and-commentary phenomenon. Now she's revolutionizing how we deal with the technology that's fueling our always-on, 24/7 lifestyle. In this preview of 100 Women to Hear, she reveals the simple actions that can lead to a healthier, happier work and personal life. Learn more about your ad-choices at htt...

Looking for fun, a little exercise--and a proven mood booster? Try dancing. You can get started on some new steps when you check out the free, online lessons—in styles from salsa to line dancing— given every Friday night by the Music Center in Los Angeles. We tell how to get involved, and we talk to Dr. Elise Risher, Director of the Dance/Movement Therapy Program at Sarah Lawrence College about wh...

Seven months into the pandemic, Americans are weary, worried and exhausted from all the restrictions and changes to our old way of life. But there are simple ways to get your energy and enthusiasm back. We hear great advice from psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz on how to deal with pandemic fatigue. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

The former supermodel has spent the last 10 years on a mission to bring down the appallingly high rate of maternal mortality through her nonprofit Every Mother Counts. In this preview of our Made by Women podcast, she reveals why this issue is a problem not just in the developing world but also right here in the U.S. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omny...

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment that gave women the vote, Seneca Women and the New York Stock Exchange host a virtual forum, Women to Hear in the Economy, on Wednesday. Get a glimpse of the fascinating conversations you’ll hear at the Forum in this excerpt from a talk with a woman at the frontiers of science, Dr. Joan LaRovere of the Virtue Foundation. Learn...

Across the country, new monuments salute the leaders of the fight to get the vote for women. We look at a notable statue, honoring Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Sojourner Truth, in New York City’s Central Park. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Insomnia is on the rise during the pandemic—and it seems to be worse for women than men. But there are easy, natural things you can do. We get some great advice from Dr. Dianne Augelli, sleep medicine expert at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More money doesn't mean more happiness. But doing good deeds and thinking kind thoughts actually can boost contentment. We talk to Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, a psychology professor at UC Riverside and a creator of the world-famous "happiness pie chart” on how to be happy, even during Covid. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Kay Koplovitz revolutionized TV viewing by creating the first cable sports network--and she did it despite being the rare woman in a heavily male industry. Hear about the obstacles she faced, and overcame, in this preview of our latest Made by Women podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is the 100th Anniversary of American women getting the vote. In celebration, our new podcast, 100 Women to Hear, salutes the ground-breakers who paved the way: Sojourner Truth and Susan B. Anthony. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.