The Deconstructed Woman

Women Being Unseen 22.03.2024 36:10 ↓

How and why women are 'unseen', especially as they age.

Letting Go, Not Giving Up - Part 2 05.03.2024 31:04 ↓

Part 2 of the series

Letting Go, Not Giving Up - Part 1 28.02.2024 35:08 ↓

A look at the things we need to learn to 'let go' without feeling we are 'giving up'

Taylor Swift - Football and a Missed Oppurtunity 21.02.2024 25:14 ↓

A look at the brouhaha surrounding Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl...

Gender Differences and Emotional Maturity 13.02.2024 30:41 ↓

A look at how emotional maturity varies by gender

Parenting and Mindfulness 05.02.2024 40:25 ↓

A look at parenting through a mindful perspective; both children and adults, This episode's guest: ⁠Lisa Sparagna - Finding Authenticity Through Mindfulness

Meditation and Mindfulness 27.01.2024 44:18 ↓

An examination of meditation and mindfulness and how to use them in our lives. This episode's guest: Lisa Sparagna - Finding Authenticity Through Mindfulness

Marriage and Children 22.01.2024 36:08 ↓

A look at the effects of having children has on marriages, and women in particular.

Sleep Divorce 13.01.2024 25:00 ↓

A look at how some couples sleep 'together'; the practice of 'sleep divorce'. Couple that sleep in separate beds or rooms is more common than most people realize. We look at some of the reasons for this sleeping arrangement.

Loneliness 05.01.2024 26:37 ↓

An examination of loneliness and how it can result in depression

Generation Gap - Busyness 16.12.2023 51:52 ↓

A look at three generational perspectives of the oft heard, "Sorry, I'm just too busy" lament

Teacup Children 07.12.2023 33:14 ↓

An examination of 'teacup' children. Do we overprotect our children and as a result do them a disservice by making them less resilient?

Lessening Regrets 30.11.2023 25:39 ↓

An examination of regrets: their lasting impact on our lives; the choices we make; and finally, a look at goal attainment and its role in lessening regrets.

Why Women Want More 19.11.2023 29:26 ↓

A discussion of the relationship between women's roles and personal fulfillment. What makes for a fulfilling life? BY  KIM PARKER  AND  RACHEL MINKIN

Impostor Syndrome 10.11.2023 35:22 ↓

Why do we sometimes feel like an impostor? Why does self doubt suddenly creep in, making us wonder if we are up to the current challenge? Women's Health- Imposter Syndrome Comes in 5 Different Forms

Breaking From Our Parents' Expectations 04.11.2023 29:57 ↓

A look at how the next generation breaks away from their parents' expectations for them. It is about paying respect to the past while still finding our own voice.

Double Binds 27.10.2023 27:27 ↓

A look at 'rocks' and 'hard places'. We discuss the double binds women get caught in; the need to excel in multiple diametrically opposed goals.

Toxic Workplace 20.10.2023 34:15 ↓

A look at what constitutes a toxic workplace and a discussion of the approaches that can be used to deal with it.

Gaslighting 11.10.2023 29:54 ↓

A look at the term 'gaslighting'. It's history and modern day overuse.

Our Lighthearted Stories 03.10.2023 30:32 ↓

A look at some lighter stories; no heavy lifting this week :)

Emotional Intelligence 24.09.2023 32:03 ↓

An examination of the emotional intelligence needed to have meaningful conversations and relationships with others.

Why Can't Women be Assertive and Not Bossy 10.09.2023 32:05 ↓

An examination of why assertive women are typically saddled with 'bossy' label. Why doesn't this happen to men? Women Are 'Bossy' and Men Are 'Decisive'

Medical Experiences & Women 30.08.2023 23:28 ↓

A look at why medical experiences are so much more difficult for women. Including some medical terms that are particularly harsh when women are most vulnerable. When It Comes to Pregnancy, Why Is the Terminology So Rude?

Intergenerational Differences: Gift Giving 17.08.2023 29:12 ↓

A look at how gift giving has changed over the generations.

Women and Shame 08.08.2023 32:59 ↓

An examination of how shame and guilt impact women. Please reference this 60 Minutes interview