Harriet Minter Presents: Badass Women’s Hour

From the dazzling heights of the solar system to the intimacies of our homes, sharing space is the macro-focus of this week’s episode. 

The first British person in space was a woman, not a joke, just a fact! The legendary Helen Sharman joins Harriet this week for an electric conversation about how she got into the space industry, the feeling of being in space and the future, including walking on Mars!

Also joining Harriet is Jill Hopper, author of ‘The Mahogany Pod’. Now in later years of life, Jill’s book details the heart-wrenching experience of losing her boyfriend in her 20s. Jill and her partner met while living in a shared house, and Jill explains the grief, the lessons, and the feeling of losing a partner at such a young age. 

Books and podcasts mentioned:

The Mahogany Pod, by Jill Hopper 

WFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter

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In today’s world of social media, you can find yourself more exposed than ever. Hear Harriet discusses the rise in stalking over lockdown with Suky Basker of the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, in this chat you'll learn about how the current pandemic is feeding into people’s unhealthy online obsessions. Also, Harriet touches on International Women’s Day, the recent disappearance of Sarah Everard, and handles a listener question about being too tired to fight the good fight. Can the kids not do it?

Trigger warning: missing women/women being abducted. 

Presenter - Harriet Minter - @harrietminter

Guest - Suky Bhaker - @bhakersuky

For support on issues discussed in this episode visit The Suzy Lamplugh Trust: www.suzylamplugh.org

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Parenting styles have been seriously tested by the pandemic, but just how much recognition are mother’s getting for bearing the brunt of child-rearing? Harriet dissects a complex issue with the help of author Nell Frizell, whose new book “The Panic Years” gives light to a shared, late 20’s/early 30’s experience that has remained unspoken. Also, Harriet gives a listener her top tips on how to manage working from home, even when your space isn’t making work feel at home.

Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinter

Guests: Nell Frizzell - @NellFrizzell

Books and podcasts mentioned:

The Panic Years, by Nell Frizzell

WFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter

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Got friends you’d rather not see after lockdown’s over? Harriet dives into a tough question from a listener with a friend they’d rather not meet on June 21, or ever again!  Plus, award-winning music artist and author Guvna B joins Harriet for a beautiful discussion on his new book “Unspoken”, toxic masculinity, dealing with emotions, and fatherhood. Oh, and yeah, and we are talking all things #FreeBritney! 

To have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail [email protected] 

Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinter

Guests: Sam Walker - @GuvnaB 

Books and podcasts mentioned:

The Loss Tapes podcast, by Guvna B

Unspoken (Toxic Masculinity and How I Faced the Man Within the Man), by Guvna B

WFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter

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The road to becoming your true self is a long one, and this week's guests, Emma Goswell and Sam Walker, run a podcast-now-book that chronicles a tough experience for many - coming out. Harriet hears how Emma and Sam launched their podcast, 'Coming Out Stories'; how their new book came to be, and how coming out is about letting those you care about know exactly who you are. 

Similarly, Harriet tackles a tough listener problem about how stifling moving back home with your parents can be and shares her views on the balance between privacy, public identity and pregnancy faced by Meghan Markle.

To have Harriet help with your listener dilemma, e-mail [email protected] 

Presenter: Harriet Minter - @HarrietMinter

Guests: Sam Walker - @WalkerSam and Emma Goswell - @emmagoswell

Books and podcasts mentioned:

Coming Out Stories podcast

Coming Out Stories Personal Experiences of Coming Out from Across the LGBTQ+ Spectrum, by Emma Goswell and Sam Walker 

WFH (Working From Home), by Harriet Minter.

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Parenthood changes our lives forever, and author Nikesh Shukla joins Harriet to discuss how his experience of fatherhood, mixed with the loss of his mother, inspired his new book, ‘Brown Baby’. Also, Harriet dives into whether going freelance is the best option for you, and why a job is not a gift. Plus, we dissect the age-old notion that women talk too much in meetings, and yes, *that* Handforth Parish Council meeting.

Presenter: Harriet Minter - https://twitter.com/HarrietMinter

Guest: Nikesh Shukla - https://twitter.com/nikeshshukla

Books mentioned: Brown Baby: A Memoir of Race, Family and Home, by Nikesh Shukla. 

The Good Immigrant, by Nikesh Shukla. 

Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race, by Reni Eddo-Lodge.

In The End, It Was All About Love, by Musa Okwonga

WFH (Working From Home): How to build a career you love when you’re not in the office, by Harriet Minter

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Can we talk about masturbation on Instagram?

In this episode Harriet talks about female pleasure and the embarrassment around talking about masturbation.

Trey Anthony is the badass of the week, Harriet chats to her about the power of self love, both physical and emotional, finding her way back to herself after a failed relationship and what to do when things just don’t work out the way you planned it.

If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com

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Produced by Jamaal Babb and Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/

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You are what you wear?

Jolie and Emma are the Badasses of the week taking on huge missions and making a massive difference. 

In this episode Harriet speaks to a listener who is desperate to go back to work as their housemates are driving them mad - she shares her tips on how to survive working from home. Plus Harriet declares Davina McCall her icon of the week and addresses the issue of age appropriate clothes. 

If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com

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Learning to see thing from other’s points of view?

In this episode Harriet looks at why working women are putting themselves through hell because employers don’t understand the furlough scheme. Plus how the Northern Irish Government is completely failing women on abortion laws. 

Alexandra Heminsley is our Badass of the week and Harriet speaks to her about her new book of ‘Somebody to love’ which recounts the events of her life after falling pregnant. 

From sexual assault to her husband transitioning to woman when their child was just a few months old. Her stories show how we can all learn to see things from others points of view and be more empathetic. 

If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com

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Home schooling while working from home!

It’s a new year, so its out with the old and in with the new, so say hello to the new format… Harriet Minter presents: The Bad Ass Women’s hour!

In this episode Harriet looks at mental health in young women during Lockdown and some new Netflix shows that are causing controversy, especially around home birth, plus theres a little bit of Sex and the City talk. 

Bryony Gordon is our Bad Ass of the week and Harriet speaks to her about the guilty of feeling ok during Lockdown, what happens when everyone else is struggling but you’re feeling alright?

Plus Harriet shares some advise on how to home school your children while working from home - tough job!

If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com

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Edited by Jamaal Babb or http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/

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