You, Me, and The Girls

In this lifestyle episode we talk about our main bucket list items. We discovered that the main theme was travel...no surprise! We’d love to hear what’s on the top of your bucket list!    Follow us on Instagram @realtalkaboutfeminism Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Real Talk About Feminism Podcast   Sources: https://nurse.org/articles/time-magazine-nurse/  

In this episode we talk about how social media, and the media in general, has certain beauty standards and how it affects self-esteem. We also talk about the body positive movement and how the world needs to be more inclusive of all sizes, shapes, colors, personalities, and backgrounds. Here is your reminder that you are BEAUTIFUL!    Dove Reverse Selfie Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

This week, we dive into the history of Women competing at the Olympics and highlight a few female gold medalists!   Connect with us on Instagram: @realtalkaboutfeminism  Listen to the audio on Spotify, Podbean, and Google Podcasts   Sources: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-04/who-was-the-first-woman-to-win-gold-medal-olympics-games/100329474   https://www.wsj.com/articles/team-usa-tokyo-olympi...

In this episode we discuss the psychology behind pornography addiction and how it fuels sex trafficking.   Connect with us on Insta @realtalkaboutfeminism Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Real Talk About Feminism Podcast   Sources: https://fightthenewdrug.org/ how-porn-can-affect-the-brain-like-a-drug/ https://fightthenewdrug.org/how-porn-can-fuel-sex-trafficking/ https://fightthenewdrug.org/how-...

In this week's episode we highlight Dr. Kizzmekia Crobett, the lead immunologist who helped develop the Moderna vaccine to fight COVID-19.    Connect with us on Instagram @realtalkaboutfeminism Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Real Talk About Feminism Podcast   Sources:  https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-00338-y https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/kizzmekia-shanta-corbett-...

This week, we discuss the stigmas and judgment associated with breastfeeding in public. We also touch a little bit on the topic of working mothers.    Connect with us on Instagram @realtalkaboutfeminism Watch on YouTube: Real Talk About Feminism Podcast   Sources: USA Volleyball Cuts Ties With Tournament That Turned Away Breastfeeding Mothers https://www.newsweek.com/usa-volleyball-cuts-ties-tourn...

In this lifestyle episode we have a casual and fun conversation telling some of our travel stories together. We hope you have a good laugh as you listen!   Watch each episode on Youtube Follow us on Insta @realtalkaboutfeminisim   Sources: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/margaret-sanger https://www.voyagehealthcare.com/blog/national-womens-history-month-influential-wo...

In this episode, we interview our first guest, Ophelia. She shares her story about being a victim of sex trafficking and signs to watch out for.    Trigger Warning: this episode discusses sex trafficking, rape, abuse, and fear.    Follow us on Instagram @realtalkaboutfeminism   Feminist Highlight Sources: https://www.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/digital-colorado/colorado-histories/20th-century/hatti...

In this episode, we debrief a conversation that Halie had with someone after she posted the first few episodes of the podcast. We discuss the wage gap, the pink tax, sexual harassment, and other topics.   Connect with us on Instagram @RealTalkAboutFeminism

In this episode, we are redefining "Hot girl summer" and talking about being unapologetically ourselves this summer!   Connect with us on Instagram: @RealTalkAboutFeminism 

In episode 11, we talk about how McKenzie and her husband met and a few of Halie's worst first dates!   Connect with us on Instagram: @RealTalkAboutFeminism

In this episode, we discuss Ecofeminism! We talk all about the connection between the earth and women and how closely they coincide.    Click the link below to read the full article that we refer to throughout the episode! https://www.amazonfrontlines.org/chronicles/omnipresent-but-invisible-parallels-between-the-invisibility-of-women-and-ecosystems/   Connect with us on Instagram @RealTalkAboutFe...

In this episode we discuss the history of feminism and the major events that occured in each of the three waves. Sources: https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/feminism-womens-history https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/susan-b-anthony Connect with us on Instagram @realtalkaboutfeminism

On May 5th 2021, Halie led a march against sexual assault on her college campus. Her goal was to raise awareness for the increasing amounts of sexual assault cases on her college campus. In episode 8, we talk all about the march!

Normalize talking about your period! It's normal and all women have one! In this episode, we discuss our own flows and how we can help people who don't have access to menstrual products around the world.    Sources: https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/multimedia/2019/10/infographic-periods https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a19974024/periods-around-the-world/  

After the last few topics, we decided to do a fun little get-to-know-you episode! 

In this episode, we discuss the steps that need to be taken in order to report sexual assault.

Check out our sources for more information! https://malala.org/malalas-story?sc=header https://www.rainn.org/    

This week, we talk all about how to be comfortable as a single woman and how to “date yourself”.

Welcome to the first episode of Real Talk About Feminism! Today, we are talking all about self love!