Rewired Woman Podcast

Why are women absolutely feral for romantasy books? In this episode, we dive into the neuroscience of romantasy, fiction, and storytelling to explore why millions of readers are completely obsessed with books like ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, Zodiac Academy, and Outlander. Is it just escapism… or is something deeper happening here? We unpack how stories can literally change the way we think, feel, and rel...

Did you miss us?! Join use for a brainstorming conversation that is completely unhinged and resembles a typical coffee date between two besties. In this episode of Rewired Woman Podcast, Kat and Mads hit record and let it flow. So many interesting topics on top of one another and somehow all linked in the crazy mind-space these two girlies share. Along the way, you’ll hear vulnerable stories about...

Is loving your body the goal, or is that expectation part of the problem? What if peace, not passion, is the real rebellion? In this episode of Rewired Woman Podcast, Kat and Mads get real about body neutrality, sharing personal experiences with body shaming, body image struggles, and the unlearning required to exist comfortably in a body that’s constantly being commented on. We talk about how bod...

In this episode, we continue the conversation around suicide by examining how public policy, personal experience, and community care intersect. While not our direct experience, we approach this topic with care and humility, sharing research and insights that deeply impact LGBTQ+ youth, cisgendered men and other vulnerable groups. We touch on: The relationship of highly traditional masculinity on t...

In this episode, we unpack the question so many people have when they first hear the term Dark Triad: What is it, why is it dark, and what does it tell us about human behavior? The Dark Triad isn’t a diagnosis, it’s a psychological framework that helps describe personality traits marked by self-interest, emotional coldness, and low empathy. Developed by psychologists in 2002, the model identifies...

If you have ever wondered why your energy, focus, and mood shift throughout the month, this episode will help you understand why. In Part 2 of our Cycle Syncing series, Mads and Kat explore the neuroscience of the female brain during the ovulation and luteal phases. These phases shape how you think, feel, and perform by influencing key brain chemicals like estrogen, dopamine, and progesterone. You...

In this episode of the Rewired Woman Podcast, Kat and Mads open up about cycle syncing and what it means to live in rhythm with the phases of the menstrual cycle. What begins as a light conversation quickly becomes personal and vulnerable, touching on painful teenage periods, the effects of birth control, fertility concerns, and the cultural silence that surrounds menstruation. Together, they expl...

Is intuition really just a “woo woo” concept, or is there evidence to support it?  In this episode of Rewired Woman Podcast, Kat and Mads explore how neuroscience, psychology, and spirituality overlap when it comes to trusting your gut. We talk about what makes intuition different from impulsivity and insight, how the insula and vagus nerve help explain gut feelings, and why women are often better...

Our first episode we cover the heavy topic of suicide, and how it unexpectedly laid the foundation for our relationship. Join us as we go through our personal experiences and brief research on some of the mechanisms involved. We also reflect on the grief and complexity of losing someone to suicide, and how our own struggles shifted after that loss. We touch on: the risk factors such as mental heal...

Join Kat and Mads as they bring women the science-backed support and soulful reminders they need to feel safe in their bodies, confident in their choices, and powerful in their purpose. We’re reviewing the research and bringing you evidence-based insights and tools with a feminine lens mixed with a little woo, lots of curiosity, endless laughs, and heart-felt magic.