Pinkpill Rx

*Correction: In this episode, I mention the Cornell 7 and incorrectly claim that two were suspended when they were actually expelled. The other five had to attend workshops and/or write essays.  In this episode of PinkpillRx, we explore the medical gaze, why so many structures of female reproductive anatomy are named after male physicians and we also examine the fascinating case of the rete ovarii...

In this episode, we actually have a good news segment before we dive into the history of rape and sexual assault—how it was traditionally defined and viewed, who the laws protected and what you can thank a feminist for. We also share several follower stories about abuse, rape and coercion. This isn’t a light episode, so trigger warning if these topics feel too heavy to hear. Birdie Alarm(s): http:...

NOTE: This episode is a discussion and critique of AI, not an endorsement of its use. In this episode, we’re taking a look into gender bias in AI. We discuss how AI can reproduce and potentially amplify existing inequalities in healthcare, medical research, diagnosis, treatment, and hiring practices, including the ways women can be overlooked or disadvantaged when the underlying data does not adeq...

In this episode, we look at the rules that have been imposed on women and then disguised as nature, morality, religion, or social order. From unpaid domestic labor and the expectation that women should tolerate pain, to the persecution of women who stepped outside prescribed roles. Who really benefits when women’s labor or limitations are treated as “natural”? Sources & Resources https://pinkp...

Where did the idea that women are “gossips” come from? In this episode we explore the origins of gossip, the gossip bridle (how it was used to punish outspoken women), and why gossip can actually serve important social functions. We also unpack women’s tendency to self-silence, the health consequences of constantly swallowing thoughts and emotions, and share studies on relationships, communication...

Our first mini-episode. Short format, four quick-paced topics. We talk about where the “wife beater” tank top name might have come from (the folklore), if men really are more visual creatures than women, Flock camera surveillance of one woman and how men and women might describe pain differently. Sources & Resources https://pinkpillrxhq.com   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_cam...

For most of history, women were denied education, denied leadership, and told the reasons “why” were “natural facts” instead of rules someone wrote down. In this episode, we brief on the history of women’s education, we trace how modern complementarianism got built in 1987, why a mediocre man benefits most from keeping women out of the room, how women are still being silenced in the workplace, and...

A wide-ranging conversation on the burdens women carry and the narratives that sustain them. We discuss a listener’s story about invisible labor as well as fear and safety, false rape accusations versus sexual violence, gender expectations, and new research that reveals female biology is far more active than we’ve been led to believe and more. Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my...

A wide-ranging conversation on the burdens women carry and the narratives that sustain them. We discuss a listener’s story about invisible labor as well as fear and safety, false rape accusations versus sexual violence, gender expectations, and new research that reveals female biology is far more active than we’ve been led to believe and more. Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my...

In the first half of this episode, we examine questions like why is sleeping with men considered something that lowers a woman’s value…but the ultimate insult to a man is that he slept with a man? Why is a drunk woman irresponsible while a drunk man is excused? Why is a woman who prioritizes her career “selfish,” while a man doing the same is “ambitious”? In the second half of the episode, we take...

It’s Katie’s birthday, and her best friend is joining us for the episode—who also happens to be Jay’s twin sister. The result is laughs, tangents, sibling stories, and unfiltered conversation. This episode we are asking questions. Do women actually talk more than men, or is that just another persistent stereotype? Are women’s medical procedures reimbursed at lower rates than comparable procedures...

This week’s episode is a true grab bag of commentary and internet rabbit holes. We react to trending TikToks, including women’s educational attainment and the decreasing value of college, the enduring sexualization of breasts, why Satan is almost always portrayed as male, and why momma bear’s porridge was too cold. On the news front, we discuss the “three miscarriage rule” and examine a recent cas...

In this episode, we unpack the deeper social shift transforming modern relationships: for the first time in history, large numbers of women no longer need marriage for financial survival. As economic dependence declines, relationships are increasingly based on choice rather than necessity, changing what people expect from partners and what makes someone desirable in the dating market. Celeste Davi...

In this episode, we unpack tall poppy syndrome and why ambitious women are still seen as unlikeable, intimidating, or “unladylike.” Using themes from Off With Her Head by Eleanor Herman, we explore how society punishes women for wanting power, success, visibility, and leadership, while rewarding those same traits in men. From historical examples to modern studies, we examine why culture still cuts...

TW: details about sexual assault are discussed in this episode. This episode explores sexual coercion, purity culture, and marital rape. Katie shares some of her personal stories, experiences and background. We define key terms, explains the legal realities surrounding consent and spousal assault, and share statistics that highlight how common coercion is. The goal is to give listeners clear langu...

In this episode we discuss language and labor trends. From terms like emasculate and bachelor to the documented pattern of wages dropping as professions become female-dominated, to the breaking 2026 student loan policy that illustrates sexist patterns in real time. The evidence points to a consistent reality: the value of work often shifts based on who is doing it. Sources & Resources: https:/...

In this episode we are diving into a smorgasbord of quick-fire topics from cultural double standards to the narrative that boys are “falling behind,” to the criminalization of normal biological and trauma responses that women rely on to survive. And yes, we end at the female pinnacle aka orgasm.  Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.et...

In this episode, we talk about our life “hacks”. We also explore how understanding a partner’s hormonal cycle can improve empathy, reduce misunderstandings, and strengthen relationships. Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PinkpillRx?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Email u...

Most of us were raised to believe discipline meant obedience, silence, and control. In this episode, we sit down with Megan Campbell, LCPC and host of I Have Shit to Say, to unpack how traditional discipline mirrors patriarchal power systems and what it costs our kids long term. We talk about positive discipline, behavior as communication, connection before correction, and why emotional regulation...

This episode came out of Katie’s recent spiral over realizing perimenopause and menopause are ahead, and how wildly unprepared most women are for it. We get into symptoms, the silence around it, the research gaps, the lack of real medical education, and why so many women often enter this stage of life blindly. Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https:/...

In this episode we discuss the recent deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, explore how current political narratives divide us, and confront our own privilege in interpreting events. We might not say all the “right things” in this episode, but we are talking about it because being silent isn’t an option at this point. Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop:...

In this episode we open up about our own mental health journeys: the breakdowns, the misdiagnoses, the burnout, and the slow, painful process of unlearning what the world told us about who we should be. Mental Health Helpline: www.findahelpline.com Neurodivergent Therapist Directory: https://ndtherapists.com Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://p...

Almost everything from cold plunges and diets to GLP-1 drugs, gut microbiomes, and creatine supplementation has been studied primarily on men. In this episode, we break down current trends and how the foundational research often excludes or underrepresents women, and what that means for your health, hormones, and performance. We discuss why the benefits hyped online may not translate the same way...

For decades medicine treated men as the standard and women as the exception. In this episode, we uncover how “normal” lab ranges, drug doses, and even imaging interpretations have biases and how that legacy still harms women today. Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Pinkpil...

In this episode we uncover the history of gender bias in the U.S. justice system from jury exclusion and landmark cases to the daily realities of incarceration like limited menstrual products, reproductive neglect and losing parental rights. Sources & Resources https://katieandjayfillmore.my.canva.site Pinkpill Shop: https://pinkpillrx.etsy.com/listing/1790887598 Patreon: https://www.patreon.c...