Women Are Mad

We're back for Series 6! And to celebrate, we're joined by the BAFTA nominated documentary film maker and co-host of the award winning podcast Brown Girls Do it Too, Poppy Jay. We cover a lot in this one, and it's extra specially long. Our season debut treat to you! JOIN CLUB WAM or BUY US A COFFEE BUY JEN'S TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ENQUIRE ABOUT 1:1 AND GROUP COACHING Hosted o...

In this season finale special, Jen caught up with Jennie Wetter in Washington DC. Jennie has headed up the Repros Fight Back initiative at the Population Institute for over 15 years, where she fights daily for reproductive health and rights. Today, our Jen invites her to share her feelings about where we are now, on the eve of a second Trump administration. This isn't too cosy, and our Jen does al...

When you're sunk in despondence and despair, is there anything both more comforting and more motivating than an internationally-lauded author dispensing pearls of gold? Kate Mosse's practical and sage approach towards the quest for equality is just the antidote for these bleak times. Tune in for robust and dynamic inspiration to galvanise your own sense of activism. Kate's latest book, The Map of...

As holiday season looms, how many of us will find ourselves under pressure to spend time with difficult relatives? On Dear WAM this week, we're honoured to receive expert advice from Sunday Times Bestselling author and host of podcast Motherkind, Zoe Blaskey. JOIN CLUB WAM or even just BUY US A COFFEE BUY JEN'S TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ENQUIRE ABOUT 1:1 AND GROUP COACHING Hoste...

How is everyone feeling? The US election results are in, and WAM HQ has lit up like a furnace. Who better to ask for her views than Constance Zimmer, on the cusp of launching her own Midlife Monologues project, and on hotline from LA. You'll know Constance from her work in Entourage, House of Cards and Unreal. Meanwhile, in REAL life, you'll soon be getting to know her better through this groundbr...

Jen's caught up with book press for the US drop, so we're thrilled to bring you Heidi Clements as honorary Agony Aunt. And the question is... Do you feel like everyone hates you? Tune in for some brilliantly bold responses from our awesomely punk pal. JOIN CLUB WAM or even just BUY US A COFFEE BUY JEN'S TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ENQUIRE ABOUT 1:1 AND GROUP COACHING Hosted on Aca...

We are SO excited to bring you the first of our Girls Are Mad series, headed up and hosted by the supremely talented Bea Harmston . Bea kicks off the inaugural Girls Are Mad WAM offshoot with a very real, very raw convo with mental health advocate, Sophia Carter. Sophia uses her powerful platform to normalise self compassion and self celebration. Above all, she needs us to be kinder. To ourselves....

Our guest today is an inspiration. Pure and simple. She's an author, podcast host, speaker and long-term cancer thriver, and you know her as Limitless Em. Today, we celebrate the unstoppable hope who is Emma Campbell. JOIN CLUB WAM or even just BUY US A COFFEE BUY JEN'S TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ENQUIRE ABOUT 1:1 AND GROUP COACHING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

What can women do about the 40% of us living with abortion restriction? We can talk about it. JOIN CLUB WAM or even just BUY US A COFFEE BUY JEN'S TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ENQUIRE ABOUT 1:1 AND GROUP COACHING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cherry Healey: women's health advocate, BBC documentary maker and ambassador for the Eve Appeal. Above all, a woman's woman. Here, Cherry talks women's safety, and the need for periods to have a PR overhaul. JOIN CLUB WAM or even just BUY US A COFFEE BUY JEN'S TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ENQUIRE ABOUT 1:1 AND GROUP COACHING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

As a seasonal treat, we're spoiling you with a SPECIAL. Today, we've coaxed friend-of-the-pod Ms Miranda Sawyer back in, to talk that most heady of feelings: NOSTALGIA - just in time to celebrate the publication of her fabulous new book, Uncommon People. If you had a pulse in the 90s, the Britpop era will be etched into your DNA. Don your bucket hat, pop on some wellies and wade in! JOIN CLUB WAM...

Holly Matthews is THE confidence guru of our time. Today, she talks to us about her own journey with self-belief, and the challenges she's faced at a personal level to find her way to it. Holly's warmth, wisdom and wit have absolutely stolen our hearts, and we're so happy to share her with you today. Her book, Find Your Confidence: The No-Nonsense Guide to Self-Belief is available NOW! . JOIN CLUB...

Today, we talk about unlikeable husbands and superpowers. It's one wild ride... JOIN CLUB WAM or even just BUY US A COFFEE BUY JEN'S TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ENQUIRE ABOUT 1:1 AND GROUP COACHING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jayde Adams is REAL, in all of the ways we celebrate and strive for. From her incredible stand-up to her role in BAFTA-winning Alma's Not Normal, her career reflects her authenticity. And we never use that word lightly. Alma's Not Normal is OUT NOW on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer. JOIN CLUB WAM or even just BUY US A COFFEE BUY JEN'S TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ENQUIRE ABOUT 1:1 AND GROUP...

Today, we think through the dilemma of defending your kids vs. being a 'good' feminist. Buckle up. JOIN CLUB WAM or even just BUY US A COFFEE BUY JEN'S TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ENQUIRE ABOUT 1:1 AND GROUP COACHING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daisy Buchanan is a precious flower. She's disarmingly authentic and real, and wears her generous heart on her beautifully stylish sleeve. She's also an incredibly talented writer. Today, we see just how much her contact with her feelings really helps shape her craft, and how she weaves experiences of pain and joy so skilfully into her work. Her new novel, Pity Party, is out NOW. And you're very m...

We're even more excited than usual, because this week we're joined by our great pal, award-winning journalist and podcaster, Emma Guns (AKA Emma Gunavardhana). As a journalist, Emma has interviewed everyone who's anyone, from Britney to Bette Midler. And today, she's turning her super sleuth skills to help solve YOUR dilemma. Tune in, as we riddle out the unexpected impact of going sober... JOIN C...

Angela Scanlon is pure magic. Both on screen and IRL. You'll have seen her multiple star turns. But here's where you can find out what makes Angela tick. We are captivated. JOIN CLUB WAM or even just BUY US A COFFEE BUY JEN'S TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ENQUIRE ABOUT 1:1 AND GROUP COACHING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'My answer machine must be broken...' It's another love one, ladies... Are you sitting by the phone (or the Snap/DM's/Whatsapp?) STOP! And listen to what the Aunties have to say... JOIN CLUB WAM or even just BUY US A COFFEE BUY JEN'S TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ENQUIRE ABOUT 1:1 AND GROUP COACHING Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our favourite poet and author Hollie McNish joins us today to talk about how hard she finds it to express her anger IRL, whilst realising that many of her poems are in fact inspired by anger. Today, we discuss everything from the realities of renting, to class and race prejudice. Hollie is currently touring, and we urge you to go see her live if you can. This woman really is the voice of the natio...

Forbidden Love Ever been in love with someone you shouldn't? Considering embarking on an illicit affair? Uh-oh, the romance-killers have galloped into town. Don't tune in, if you enjoy deluding yourself you're in some kind of Ephron/Curtis double-bill. As far as Jen's concerned, love is 9 parts projection, 1 part oxytocin. Salima isn't quite as brutal. But her obsession with Married At First Sight...

Our guest today is absolutely WAM's kind of woman. She thinks deeply and generously about feminism, fashion and friendship. From her first book, 'What Would The Spice Girls Do', to her latest page-turner, 'Probably Nothing', she's an oracle and an inspiration. Bravo to the brilliant Lauren Bravo! Join Club WAM on patreon/womenaremad for ad-free listening and benefits galore! Hosted on Acast. See a...

Are you being driven nuts by WhatsApp? What does this mean? And what does a group mean, anyway? Do humans like them? All this... You know the drill. PLUS join Club WAM for ad-free listening and benefits galore! patreon/womenaremad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Moorish knows music. Since she was 16, she's lived and breathed the London music scene, and says now she can't imagine doing anything else. But she's never sold her story, and leaves us tantalised and ever-intrigued. Today, she shares her feelings on everything from the patriarchy to possession. Join Club WAM for member benefits including ad-free listening, discounts on sisterhood circles and...

Women. This one is gonna make you wanna throw some stuff. It just is. Not all men. But. Always Men. patreon.com/WomenAreMad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.