That Other F Word

Incels are a worrying subculture in our society who consider themselves involuntarily celibate. We try to tackle this topic with our own brand of humor and a little bit of fear. Because, honestly, it’s a little scary. Although it should go without saying, the most important thing to remember: everyone is a human being.

Ladies are socialized to apologize. All. The. Time.  Katrina and Rynn chat about how and when we need to cut it out. What can we do instead?

Rynn’s pal Aftyn Behn chats with us about her activist career, being forcibly removed during a protest in the State Capitol building, and what Rynn and Katrina call “storming the castle."

What’s natural isn’t nasty. Periods are natural, people! So why is the topic so packed with shame?

“No” should just be a complete sentence. So why do we as women have such trouble saying it? Also, find out the results of our Facebook poll on which of us has an easier time saying “no.” You might be surprised!

Venica Tschoepe, owner of Studio Venica joins the gang to give some really beautiful insight on beauty!

This episode is a seminar on how to stop ruining the party by asking questions you shouldn’t. There are all kinds of reasons women haven’t procreated yet - or ever will. We chat all about those, but actually none of them are anyone’s business.

This week we’re talking about alleged super villain and conwoman Elizabeth Holmes. If you can hang with us past our silly voice experiment right at the beginning, we chat about how she used her feminine wiles but also adopted some masculine traits to manipulate some serious people. As Mitch says, every story needs a villain.

Toxic masculinity is still all over the news. So what are we talking about here? Rynn and Katrina break down what toxic masculinity is and where they see it in the world around them, including at a recent bowling date with their significant others. Also, Mitch tries out a new intro song for his corner.

We find out lots of fun info about Girls Inc. from the amazing Kirby Deal, the Director of Development for Girls, Inc. of the TN Valley. Kirby chats with us about tells us about getting girls interested in science and distinctly not girl-type stuff! Why do girls need spaces that are just for them? Listen in and find out.

Let’s just say it, dating is the worst. We talk about dating as feminists and also just as humans. Appropriately cringeworthy dates had by the team are rehashed. Sometimes awkwardness leads to love, and sometime it’s just a good story. #1 Lesson: Cues are cute, people!

Not an episode for listening in mixed company. Prepare to be scandalized! This time we’re chatting about all the weird words people use for their private parts. You can laugh along with Mitch and Katrina or blush with Rynn at all the vulgarity. Make sure to listen to the end for our thoughts on the new GA legislation.

We give a recap of Rynn’s wedding and get some insights from wedding photographer, Dani and DJ Mitch Wheeler! Dani also gives us some eye opening insights and issues that come with being a photographer, especially during weddings.

After stumbling through some pretty rough statistics the first time around, Katrina and Rynn make a second attempt at an episode covering some of the broader strokes of the #MeToo movement, Kavanaugh, Biden, Ansari, and why false reporters suck.

Sean, Katrina’s very astute, 17-year-old godson, shares his thoughts on young men and women, feminism, and high school.

Warning! Some sensitive subjects come up in this episode, including rape and suicide. We deal with a couple of sensitive topics here. On this episode we talk about “snowflakes” people taking offense, and being overly sensitive. We are sure to offend!

Rynn’s life sherpa talks about what self-care is and why it is absolutely necessary. Why is it so important? Do men and women self-care differently? Can Mitch get his dogs to meditate with him? Hop in your bubble bath and listen in.

Is leadership different for women and men? We think so. Is it more difficult when you are young? All the difficulties and joy of being a woman in leadership are on full display in today’s episode!

Meet our counterparts. The “men” take over the studio in this one. Donny who normally talks non-stop, has an unexpected bout with mic fright! And Shane still refuses to say he’s a feminist.

How is this still happening? We talk about situations when we’ve both encountered gentlemen who want to tell us what to do with our faces, etc. Don’t try this at home, friends.

Why do women and men think so differently? We talk to the author, screenwriter, lawyer, investment banker, and feminist superstar Valerie Alexander. She shares her research on why the brains of women and men have evolved and how we need to deal with that in today’s world.

Here comes the bridal episode! What do feminists do when they get married? Weddings are lovely, but also absolutely crazy. Rynn and Katrina talk about where certain wedding traditions come from and whether or not you can make a wedding feminist. Good luck with that, folks!

The man, the myth, the legend. In this episode we talk to the man who makes all of our dreams possible, our producer, Mitch. Come learn about our favorite Golden Girls fan.

Friendship can be a struggle for women. In this episode we talk about all the ways it shouldn’t be a struggle and the recipe for a good, adult female friendship.

Feminism IS NOT a bad word. Welcome to the womanifesto where we tell you who we are and what we believe about feminism and why we think it’s for everybody - you included.