Woman Being

Mike Maeshiro is a Christian thought leader, speaker, author, and founder and CEO of Numa, a spiritual intelligence organization. He recently made waves in the charismatic, evangelical sphere when he came out publicly as an openly gay man. His rhetoric and teaching on the topic, along with his personal story, have inspired many. The Woman Beings sit down with him to hear his story and talk about t...

It's Oscar season, and the Woman Beings sit down to review and discuss HBO's Through the Eyes of Tammy Faye, starring Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield. Nominated for Best Actress and Makeup and Hairstyling, the film depicts the rise and fall of Tammy Faye and Jim Bakker, prominent Christian televangelists in the 70s and 80s. As the film's title suggests, the story is told through the perspecti...

The Woman Beings sit down with artist Cami Zea, creator of Zea Ink, to discuss her creative process and making a living as a female artist. She shares her story of deconstruction, how it influenced her art, and the ways in which she has grown as an artist through that process. She talks about switching full time to run her business as an illustrator and hand lettering artist, and how to reach a go...

It's the episode you've been waiting for, the Feminist Rage Social Media Showdown! Join the Woman Beings as they go head-to-head with feminist-panty-bundling, rage-inducing social media content that is guaranteed to get anyone fired up. The rules are made up on the fly, the content is gold, and the rage is tangible in this episode. Tune in to find out who will reign supreme in an ultimate showdown...

What exactly is the Equal Rights Amendment, and why is it important? Well, this episode is going to answer that question! It may come as a shock that the United States does not yet include equal protection for women in its constitution. Though the US has long been purported to be one of the leaders in gender equality, it is actually one of only 28 countries in the world without women included it i...

This episode is going to be heavy, and so we are giving a standard trigger warning for anyone listening. Our interview today depicts a firsthand account of sexual assault, bullying, and harassment. Please feel free to skip this episode, and do whatever you need to take care of yourself. In September of 2020 in Cottonwood California, allegations of hazing and sexual assault were reported within the...

It's about to get really personal, as the Women Beings sit down to play We're Not Really Strangers together... in front of the cameras... for all to see. The game WNRS has picked up in popularity in recent years, and is known for it's deep, connection-based questions that are meant to take your relationship to the next level. This week, hear the Woman Beings share their their thoughts toward each...

Tara Jean Stevens is the host of Frequency Podcast Network's "Heaven Bent," a series that explores charismatic Christianity through an outside lens. The charismatic movement, associated with the Toronto Blessing and Bethel, is most notably recognized for its pursuit of the supernatural - things like miracles, healings, and prophecy. Tara Jean is fiery, she's inquisitive, and and she joins the Woma...

Not Your Mom's Book Club is back with comic Iliza Shlesinger's zinger of a book, Girl Logic. Girl Logic explores the intricately complicated, sometimes crazy, and downright relatable thought processes of women. What the world often describes as "insane" or "confusing," girl logic (or GL as Iliza calls it) can be harnessed, honed in, and used as your greatest asset. Join the Woman Beings this episo...

Culture has a lot to say about women's boobs, like how much of them we should see and when, what they should look like, and whether or not they should feed babies in public. The Woman Beings sit down to share all of their thoughts on boobs, from beauty standards to over-sexualization to censorship, and why - ultimately - boobs shouldn't be that big of a deal.    ---    &nb...

Special guest Ashlie Lancaster joins the Woman Beings to talk about her career as a woman in government, and over 20 years of working across partisan lines. Once a bra-burning, hippie-skirt-wearing political activist, Ashlie shares her story of how she ended up working for the South Carolina state government and how she found ways to enact change from the inside. She talks about serving as a woman...

Bible teacher and women's advocate Bernie Ooley joins the Woman Beings to talk about the theological backing for women in leadership and her own experiences as one of the few women in leadership in her church ministry. She breaks down several key scriptures that have long been misinterpreted to oppress women, and provides resources on how to read the bible within the cultural context it was writte...

Every person is creative in their own way, and many have big dreams about someday actualizing their creativity in some way. While big dreams are beautiful, they unfortunately have a downside... pretty much just a lot of work. The Woman Beings discuss the creative "grind," what it took to make the podcast a reality, and how they carve out space for their own creative pursuits.   Donate a menst...

Hannah Kelch joins the Woman Beings this episode to share her story of going through a miscarriage, her grieving process, and why it's important to talk about it. Miscarriage is a topic not often discussed or acknowledged for many women, which can result in women feeling even more alone and isolated in their grief. Hannah talks about the pain of losing a child, the dangers and misconceptions about...

The Woman Beings review and discuss "The Way Down," an HBO Max docuseries focused on cult leader Gwen Shamblin and the Christian weight loss program that brought her to prominence. The three-part docuseries covers Shamblin's rise in career that led her to start Remnant Fellowship, a controversial church in Brentwood, Tennessee. The church and its tight-knit community are known for their weight-los...

Don't you think that red lipstick is a bit too... adult? That eyeliner gives you raccoon eyes. Aren't you a little young to be wearing makeup? I think girls are pretty without it.  You should wear it more often! Everyone has different views of makeup, what it represents, who ought to wear it, and where it belongs. The Woman Beings sit down to discuss experiences with makeup growing up, and ho...

The Woman Beings tackle another listener-recommended subject: seeking purpose outside of a romantic relationship. Whether married, in a relationship, single, or 'it's complicated,' few escape the tension in finding oneself while also finding 'the one.'  The Woman Beings talk about how to prioritize their careers, families, and personal dreams, and what it really means to have it all.  --...

As if dating in general wasn't hard enough, online dating comes with its own set of pre-conceptions and stigmas, and for many, it can be daunting. In this week's episode, Emma spills all the tea about navigating the dating world using Hinge, and what it's like to 'put yourself out there' in today's society. She talks about her insecurities, failures and triumphs, and what it's like for a woman to...

It's Not Your Mom's Book Club, whiskey edition. The Woman Beings discuss and review Pure by Linda Kay Klein. The book is a collection of interviews that will take you inside the evangelical movement known as "purity culture," which is characterized by a strict set of rules about dating, sex, and modesty. The Woman Beings review the book and discuss their own experiences growing up in purity cultur...

Sarah Everard. Gabbi Petito. Miya Marcano. Sheridan Wahl. Sabina Nessa. Too many women who have gone missing, but have remained largely unknown. Too many women raped, murdered, lost. The Woman Beings sit down to discuss the question, "why are women afraid?" and, by proxy, why feminists are always so d*mn angry. ---            Instagram: https://www...

The Woman Beings review and discuss Amazon Prime's latest and hottest docuseries, LuLaRich, about the billion dollar multi-level-marketing company LuLaRoe, which rose to prominence in 2016 selling brightly colored leggings (when has the discussion about leggings ever not been controversial?). The four-part docuseries exposes the company's rise and fall, and its horrid business practices that resul...

Romantic breakups will evoke ideas and imagery like... Ben & Jerrys, getting drunk with friends, watching Dirty Dancing on repeat, and having the support of loved ones to get through a difficult time. However, when it comes to friendship breakups, there's often little support, if any, and many are left to navigate the experience alone. The Woman Beings sit down to discuss their own experiences...

The polarization of media and political discourse has continued to increase in the past few years, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 election, and the ease at which social media can quickly spread misinformation and feed conspiracy. The "main stream media" has become somewhat of a swear word, and millions have turned to alternative news sources for the truth. The Woman Beings...

Cancel Culture has become a common 'buzzword' across the political and social spectrum. Many have described the online trend as another form of bullying and public shaming. There are valid concerns for the general psyche of individuals who have fallen victim to the public cyber mob, and what that says about our society as a whole. Many will say, "let's cancel cancel culture," and who can argue wit...

In September of 2019, John Adena suddenly passed away in a northern California county jail. John's family members, after 15 months of being left in the dark, were finally given some answers about his death. The coroner's report revealed an ugly truth. John's injuries were consistent with someone who was severely beaten, and even smothered. Furthermore, it was revealed that John was ignored request...